Junior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Learn, Build & Grow

DC Thomson; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Findmypast in the UK is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join the Product & Technology team. You’ll be at the start of your engineering career, learning on the job and contributing to products used by millions of people worldwide.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, receive coaching from experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, from design to releases, with a strong emphasis on growth.

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development via education, personal projects, placements, apprenticeships or professional experience.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Familiarity with Git and basic testing concepts.
• Understanding of software development principles.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain software components and services.
• Contribute to customer-facing products and internal platforms.
• Investigate and resolve software defects.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and releases.
• Work with tools, frameworks and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams and stakeholders.
• Support team learning and continuous improvement.
• Grow technical capability through mentoring and development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Curiosity

Education

Recent graduate or apprenticeship background

Tools

Git

Job description

Findmypast in the UK is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join the Product & Technology team. You’ll be at the start of your engineering career, learning on the job and contributing to products used by millions of people worldwide.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, receive coaching from experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, from design to releases, with a strong emphasis on growth.