Junior Software Engineer - Hybrid Learning & Growth

Findmypast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working

Mentoring and coaching

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Findmypast is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Product & Technology team in the UK. You will learn, grow and contribute to products used by customers around the world, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You’ll develop, test and maintain software, participate in reviews and releases, and grow your skills through mentoring and hands-on experience in a modern engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development through education, personal projects, placements, apprenticeships or professional experience.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language and the willingness to learn others.
• Understanding of software development principles and modern engineering practices.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
• Awareness of software testing concepts and quality assurance practices.
• Understanding of how software applications are built, deployed and supported.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing and maintaining software components and services.
• Contributing to the delivery of customer-facing products and internal platforms.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of software defects and technical issues.
• Participating in code reviews, testing activities and software releases.
• Working with established development tools, frameworks and engineering practices.
• Collaborating with engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contributing to team learning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Growing your technical capability through hands-on experience, mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

Git

Job description

Findmypast is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Product & Technology team in the UK. You will learn, grow and contribute to products used by customers around the world, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You’ll develop, test and maintain software, participate in reviews and releases, and grow your skills through mentoring and hands-on experience in a modern engineering environment.