Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Fintech company in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a strong PHP background. This role offers the chance to work alongside top industry professionals, developing tools for client systems within a collaborative and dynamic environment. The company emphasizes trust and autonomy, boasting a culture that values employee retention and satisfaction. With opportunities to travel and experience diverse cultures, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced setting. Join a leader in banking and trading infrastructure and make a meaningful impact in the tech sector.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a related role or equivalent projects.
• Proficiency with PHP and MySQL, handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for maintaining and monitoring client systems.
• Gain exposure to global sites and cultures, with travel opportunities.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

Symfony

Laravel

Django

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Opportunity: Junior Software Engineer

Search 5.0 is delighted to partner with an award-winning Fintech company based in Cambridge, seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a PHP background to join their team.

Note: We cannot provide sponsorship or student visas at this time.

The client is a leader in banking and trading infrastructure, serving global clients across cities like Paris, New York, and Toronto. Their services are integrated into trending global tech sectors including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI.

This company boasts an award-winning culture and high employee retention, offering an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative environment that values trust and autonomy.

Responsibilities:

• Work with top industry professionals to develop tools for maintaining and monitoring client systems and other functions within the Market Data Team.
• Gain exposure to global sites, cultures, and diversity, with opportunities to travel.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a related role or through equivalent projects, including placements or internships.
• Proficiency with PHP and MYSQL, handling large datasets.
• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, Django, etc.
• Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel and explore new cultures.

If you're interested, please apply via the link below or contact Stephen Turkington at [emailprotected].