Junior Software Developer
- Recruiter
- Recruitment Genius
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon, England
- Salary
- £22000 - £26000 per annum
- Posted
- 02 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 00087729
- Contact
- Recruitment Genius Ltd
- Sectors
- IT, Software Development
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
If you're looking to kickstart your software development career, this may be just the thing. This is an opportunity for a graduate or junior developer who's excited to start working on large-scale applications at a fast-growing company that will support their growth. Over the first three months, they will work alongside you to combine a developer's skill set with an analytical mindset. Writing great code, working in an agile team, and seeing the bigger business picture - they are committed to helping fast-track your career!
Your Role
You'll be responsible for supporting and building a range of business applications including internal business management tools, SaaS products, and communications tools. Their stack is predominantly LEMP (LAMP but with nGinx), PHP (often Laravel), Vue, and React/React Native.
You'll be required to make decisions and offer technical advice - they want you to have the option to implement features your way.
What you'll be
- Passionate, curious, excited by new technology and the tech industry, and want to develop your tech skills
- You love learning and often end up teaching yourself about interesting subjects
- You have strong communication skills
What you may have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- Self-taught passionate developer looking to take your skills to the next level
What your perks will be
- Freedom: You'll have a generous budget to buy a high-spec MacBook or Ubuntu device and choice of your own screen and keyboard for your ideal setup.
- Flexibility: They are flexible - flexible hours, flexible breaks, flexible chairs.
- Facilities: They are at Plymouth Science Park, there are nearby nature walks for a peaceful lunch break, on-site showering and bike storage, various clubs including a running club and Pilates, along with an on-site café.
- Pension: They will add employer contributions to their pension plan when you join.
- Activities: They regularly arrange activities or fun days, so they get the chance to chill out together.
- Relaxed: Though they do work hard, they also enjoy a relatively relaxed environment. They even try and crack open the occasional beer.
- Bike to work: Get a new bike and keep fit by getting a bike through a payroll scheme.
- Development: They will add to your skill set. They are aiming to become best in class. As such, you'll be enrolled in scheme's and have transferable skills, such as AWS certifications. They are committed to your development. If there is something you're passionate about, they will endeavour to cover the costs to help you learn more.
Your Role
You'll be responsible for supporting and building a range of business applications including internal business management tools, SaaS products, and communications tools. Their stack is predominantly LEMP (LAMP but with nGinx), PHP (often Laravel), Vue, and React/React Native.
You'll be required to make decisions and offer technical advice - they want you to have the option to implement features your way.
What you'll be
- Passionate, curious, excited by new technology and the tech industry, and want to develop your tech skills
- You love learning and often end up teaching yourself about interesting subjects
- You have strong communication skills
What you may have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- Self-taught passionate developer looking to take your skills to the next level
What your perks will be
- Freedom: You'll have a generous budget to buy a high-spec MacBook or Ubuntu device and choice of your own screen and keyboard for your ideal setup.
- Flexibility: They are flexible - flexible hours, flexible breaks, flexible chairs.
- Facilities: They are at Plymouth Science Park, there are nearby nature walks for a peaceful lunch break, on-site showering and bike storage, various clubs including a running club and Pilates, along with an on-site café.
- Pension: They will add employer contributions to their pension plan when you join.
- Activities: They regularly arrange activities or fun days, so they get the chance to chill out together.
- Relaxed: Though they do work hard, they also enjoy a relatively relaxed environment. They even try and crack open the occasional beer.
- Bike to work: Get a new bike and keep fit by getting a bike through a payroll scheme.
- Development: They will add to your skill set. They are aiming to become best in class. As such, you'll be enrolled in scheme's and have transferable skills, such as AWS certifications. They are committed to your development. If there is something you're passionate about, they will endeavour to cover the costs to help you learn more.