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Graduate Software Engineer - £36k - Maidenhead
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Software Engineer (Graduate / Junior)
About the Opportunity
An established technology business is looking for a Software Engineer to join its growing development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior developer to work across the full software development lifecycle, building and enhancing modern web-based applications while learning from experienced engineers.
You'll gain hands-on experience with modern development tools, cloud technologies, AI-assisted software development, and agile delivery practices in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of business-critical software applications. Working alongside experienced developers, QA engineers, and product stakeholders, you'll help deliver new features, resolve technical issues, and continuously improve product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software applications using modern technologies including C#,.NET, React, TypeScript, and SQL.
- Build features across both front-end and back-end systems.
- Utilise AI-powered development tools and coding assistants while validating and testing generated code before release.
- Create and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve defects across development and production environments.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to understand requirements and estimate development effort.
- Work closely with QA teams to support testing and release activities.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
- Contribute ideas on technical solutions, development standards, and best practices.
- Communicate progress effectively and proactively raise blockers when support is required.
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About You
We're interested in individuals who are passionate about software development and eager to build their technical skills. You may be:
- A recent Computer Science or Software Engineering graduate.
- A developer with up to two years' commercial experience.
- Someone who has gained relevant experience through internships, placements, personal projects, or open-source contributions.
Skills & Experience
You'll ideally have knowledge of some of the following:
- Object-oriented programming principles.
- Data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
- C#,.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or similar programming technologies.
- SQL and relational databases.
- Git version control.
- Modern software development methodologies, including Agile.
- Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or Visual Studio would be beneficial but is not essential.
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Personal Attributes
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- A genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach.
- The confidence to contribute ideas and influence discussions.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality software.
What's on Offer?
- Structured mentoring and development from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to modern development technologies and AI-assisted coding practices.
- Collaborative Agile working environment.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and supportive culture focused on continuous learning.
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