Junior Software Engineer - Build High-Volume Payment Apps

FyrFly Venture Partners; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Birthday time off

Eye tests

Volunteering leave

Discounts with bYond card

Hybrid work: 2 days in office

Job summary

Blackhawk Network is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join the team responsible for delivering a scalable transaction processing system. You will work with Java, NodeJS, VueJS, REST APIs and SQL, helping build high-volume, fault-tolerant software in a collaborative, Agile environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end feature ownership, API integration, and continuous learning, including AI-driven process improvements. Hybrid work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with object-oriented and functional software engineering using SSIS, SSRS, NodeJS and related technologies.
• Experience creating, maintaining and integrating APIs.
• Experience working on back-end services (REST Web services, middleware).
• Experience working with Relational Database – SQL.
• Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS.
• Experience in designing and building REST services and familiarity with Microservice architectures.
• Comfortable with relational database design and SQL.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience working with web user interface technologies.
• Understanding of Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software in an Agile environment.
• Own end-to-end development of the component/feature.
• Design and develop new features using Java, NodeJS, JavaScript and SQL with backend systems.
• Collaborate with teams and research new technologies for product development.
• Participate in code reviews and choose the best solution.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Improve software quality and performance.
• Work with QA to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support Information Security analysis and remediation.
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate with stakeholders.
• Work independently yet thrive in a team environment.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

REST/Web services design

API integration

SQL queries

Cloud computing

Scrum

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field of study

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

NodeJS

Relational Database — SQL

AWS

REST services

Microservices architectures

Java

VueJS

Job description

Blackhawk Network is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join the team responsible for delivering a scalable transaction processing system. You will work with Java, NodeJS, VueJS, REST APIs and SQL, helping build high-volume, fault-tolerant software in a collaborative, Agile environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end feature ownership, API integration, and continuous learning, including AI-driven process improvements. Hybrid work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive culture are offered.