Junior Software Engineer

AccessPay; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Manchester is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to design and maintain SaaS systems. You'll collaborate with teams, participate in the software lifecycle, and optimize for stability. Ideal candidates are proficient in C# .NET and have experience with web API development. This role offers a supportive environment, training opportunities, and excellent benefits such as gym memberships and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Birthday off

Two volunteer days annually

Free gym membership or wellbeing allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Free food in office

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# .NET required.
• Experience with web API development or integration essential.
• Knowledge of SQL or PostgreSQL databases expected.
• Understanding of XML/JSON data formats needed.
• Familiarity with version control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software products.
• Collaborate with product team for technical solutions.
• Optimize applications for maintainability and stability.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Assist in planning technical approaches.

Skills

C# .NET

Web API development

SQL or PostgreSQL

XML/JSON

Version control systems

Tools

Postman

JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React)

Job description

As a Junior Software Engineer at AccessPay, you'll be a key player in an agile development team, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining SaaS systems that connect business banking with their customers. You'll participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The goal is to create robust, scalable, and maintainable systems to meet industry challenges.

AccessPay leads in payments operations excellence for finance and treasury teams. Our cloud-based platform seamlessly connects corporates to their banks, modernizing banking operations, reducing fraud and errors, improving payment efficiency, and enhancing cash visibility.

Our core values include:

• Always Learning: Naturally inquisitive, striving to become experts.
• Supportive: Helping others, fostering a team-oriented culture.
• Driven to Achieve: Passionate, energetic, resilient, and courageous in overcoming challenges.
• Committed to Excellence: Delivering exceptional outcomes through technical skill, creativity, integrity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our software products with guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate with the product team to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize applications for maintainability and stability.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality.
• Assist in planning technical approaches with senior engineers.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

• Proficiency in C# .NET.
• Experience with web API development or integration.
• Knowledge of SQL or PostgreSQL databases.
• Understanding of XML/JSON data formats.
• Familiarity with version control systems.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of event-driven architecture (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of software development principles like DRY and SOLID.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks.
• Experience using Postman.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Birthday off.
• Two volunteer days annually.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days.
• Auto-enrolled salary exchange pension scheme.
• Free gym membership or wellbeing allowance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Share options after probation.
• Cycle-to-work scheme post-probation.
• Health cash plan.
• Free food in Manchester office.
• Discounted parking.
• Training opportunities.
• Environmental and pet-friendly initiatives.

We are proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces and a Great Place to Work! We seek ambitious individuals eager to grow their careers in a supportive environment. Join us and take your career to the next level!