Junior Software Developer
Posted 4 hours 58 minutes ago by WPA (Western Provident Association)
£29,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Somerset, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA1 2PE
Job Description
Junior Software Developer
Starting Salary: £29,000
Full time: 37 hours per week
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates, students in their final year of university, or individuals with equivalent experience in computer science who are eager to kick-start their careers in software engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science principles, a passion for continuous learning, and strong problem-solving abilities.
This role primarily involves Monday to Friday working between 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional out-of-hours support. As a hybrid role, the successful candidate must be able to commute to the office 3 days a week. Eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement for this position.
A selection centre will be held over 7th - 8th November in Taunton, with successful candidates joining in January 2025 or at the end of the academic year for any applicants still in full-time education.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting junior level opportunity, please contact the Personnel Services Team by emailing - all enquiries will be replied to.
What are we looking for?
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable software applications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Troubleshoot and debug issues and optimise performance.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive.
Collaborate with team members in an agile environment.
Work independently on assigned tasks, ensuring timely delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-orientated environment.
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new technologies.
Additional Desirables:
Knowledge of at least one programming language or framework such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, C#, .NET, Dart, or Flutter.
Closing date: Friday 18th October
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Yearly bonus
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Taunton, TA1 2PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have previous experience in Software Development?
Are you available to attend a selection centre in Taunton on the 7 - 8 November 2024?
Work Location: In person
Starting Salary: £29,000
Full time: 37 hours per week
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates, students in their final year of university, or individuals with equivalent experience in computer science who are eager to kick-start their careers in software engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science principles, a passion for continuous learning, and strong problem-solving abilities.
This role primarily involves Monday to Friday working between 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional out-of-hours support. As a hybrid role, the successful candidate must be able to commute to the office 3 days a week. Eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement for this position.
A selection centre will be held over 7th - 8th November in Taunton, with successful candidates joining in January 2025 or at the end of the academic year for any applicants still in full-time education.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting junior level opportunity, please contact the Personnel Services Team by emailing - all enquiries will be replied to.
What are we looking for?
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable software applications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Troubleshoot and debug issues and optimise performance.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive.
Collaborate with team members in an agile environment.
Work independently on assigned tasks, ensuring timely delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-orientated environment.
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new technologies.
Additional Desirables:
Knowledge of at least one programming language or framework such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, C#, .NET, Dart, or Flutter.
Closing date: Friday 18th October
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Yearly bonus
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
Taunton, TA1 2PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have previous experience in Software Development?
Are you available to attend a selection centre in Taunton on the 7 - 8 November 2024?
Work Location: In person