Junior Software Engineer

Imaje Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking recruitment agency based in Leeds is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to work in a dynamic development team. The position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with a salary ranging from £26,000 to £34,000, depending on experience. This role provides a great opportunity to learn and grow while working with modern technologies in a fun and friendly environment. Hybrid working is available after probation.

Benefits

Monthly team lunch

Various social events

Excellent transport links

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and JavaScript or willingness to learn another language.
• Ability to call API services and handle data integration.
• Comfortable making schema changes in SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Support data requirements for the business.
• Assist in finding solutions to client issues.
• Work with development team on new features.

Skills

C#

JavaScript

SQL

HTML

CSS

API integration

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computing Science

Tools

CI/CD systems (TeamCity, GitLab CI, Azure Devops)

RabbitMQ

Job description

Overview

My client based in the heart of Leeds are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a growing development team. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, data scientists, and product designers to build intuitive, high-performance applications for an amazing business heavily involved within the sports and retail sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to grow their technical skills, contribute to meaningful product development, and work with modern cloud-based technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and supporting the data requirements for the business.
• Assist our support team to find solutions to a variety of client issues.
• Identify and assist in fixing bugs across various products.
• Establishing and building relationships internally across client services, creative and tech/support teams
• Working with the development team on new features to improve our products.
• Assist in creating new interactive experiences for a variety of clients.
• Occasional out-of-hours user support as part of wider team given that sport happens globally and outside business hours

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proficiency in both C# and JavaScript or a willingness to learn if strong with another language (Python/Java/Etc.).
• Ability to call various API services and integration of data.
• Ability to make use of SQL Databases, writing basic queries and being comfortable making schema changes.
• A relentless curiosity to solve complex problems.
• Competencies in HTML and CSS, with a basic understanding of building for web.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to connect and influence people.
• You’re a fabulous team player, but equally great at demonstrating initiative and autonomy as required.
• Adept at working under pressure in a very fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Someone nice to have around that will roll up their sleeves with a real can-do attitude and a willingness to get on with the job and make great things happen.
• Understanding of Web APIs and how to consume them
• Knowledge of Software design patterns, data structures and best practices
• Exposure to message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ.
• Experience working with CI/CD systems such as TeamCity, GitLab CI or Azure Devops
• Working under time pressures with an understanding of the importance of delivering on time.
• We are keen on someone who is willing to experiment, try new things and then share them with the team, someone who is creative and passionate about what they do.

Experience / qualifications

• A bachelors or masters degree in Computing Science or similar relevant field.
• A portfolio of working software/web solutions.
• Experience dealing with clients, this can be from a traditional customer facing role but communication is vital.
• A polite, professional demeanour and attitude.

In return

• Full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary ranging between £26,000 - £34,000 depending upon experience.
• Hybrid working once probation passed, 4 days in office minimum during probation.
• Working hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
• Excellent transport links
• Modern, fun, friendly working environment
• Monthly team lunch and various social events
• Opportunity to work with some big global brands

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send an up-to-date CV below