Junior Software Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Poole, UK. This role involves full-stack development across cloud and embedded systems, with responsibilities including software architecture design and process automation. Ideal candidates will have experience in C++, SQL, and full stack development. The position offers 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance based bonus

Full travel expenses covered

Realistic opportunity to progress

Qualifications

• Full stack development experience across embedded, web, and server-side platforms.
• Strong programming skills in C++, with embedded C++ experience desirable.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining software architectures across platforms.
• Integrating websites with internal systems and automating processes.
• Developing real-time embedded applications in C++ for microcontrollers.

Skills

Full stack development

C++ programming

SQL knowledge

API integration

Git/Bitbucket version control

Tools

JIRA

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Junior Software Engineer Poole £37,500

As a Junior Software Engineer, you ll be joining a fast-paced, innovation-led environment where your software knowledge will drive innovation across a range of interactive, data-driven products.

This is an opportunity to work across the full tech stack, from cloud platforms to embedded microcontrollers, in a role that blends engineering precision with real-world performance impact.

As Junior Software Engineer, you will benefit from:

• 20 days holiday + bank holiday
• Realistic opportunity to progress, working closely with the Product Manager
• Full travel expenses covered
• Performance based bonus

As Junior Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and maintaining software architectures across cloud platforms, servers, and embedded systems.
• Integrating websites with internal systems and automating processes.
• Translating customer requirements into structured scripts and code.
• Developing real-time embedded applications in C++ for microcontrollers.
• Providing technical support and contributing to product enhancements.

As Junior Software Engineer, your experience will include:

• Full stack development experience across embedded, web, and server-side platforms
• Knowledge of programming with SQL, Raspberry Pi, API integration, and database design
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently in a structured environment
• Familiarity with JIRA, Agile methodology, and change management principles
• Strong programming skills in C++, with embedded C++ experience desirable
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket version control and collaborative workflows

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.