Junior Software Developer

• Hybrid
• Pension plan
• Private healthcare/ insurance

Company profile - AI Software Start-up
You will be joining a growing AI start-up building tools that help businesses and charities create high-quality e-commerce listings quickly and efficiently.

Working as part of a small, experienced team, the business focuses on building practical software that solves real commercial problems using AI. With an emphasis on thoughtful engineering, clean solutions, and meaningful progress, they prioritise real-world impact over hype.

As the company continues to grow, they are now looking to bring in a Junior Software Developer at the start of their career, offering the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real product development.

Job description & Key Responsibilities - Software Engineer

• You will be working alongside experienced developers to contribute to real product features within an AI-driven platform.
• Support the development and improvement of existing systems and software features.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code.
• Assist in solving technical challenges and improving system performance.
• Learn how production systems are designed, built, and maintained.
• Gradually take ownership of more complex tasks as your experience grows.
• Collaborate within a small, pragmatic team focused on building practical solutions for real users.

Job requirements - Software Engineer

• A 2:1 or above in Computer Science or a related degree from a top university.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals.
• Comfortable working in at least one programming language - Strong proficiency in SQL and databases, plus experience with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React is ideal!
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Genuine interest in software engineering and technology.
• Curiosity and the ability to independently learn and figure things out.
• Evidence of side projects, GitHub activity, or self-directed learning would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Benefits of the job - Software Engineer

• Competitive starting salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
• Central London office (3 days onsite)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to learn from experienced developers within a small, low-ego team environment.
• Clear opportunity for growth and progression as the company scales