Junior Software Engineer

Salary: £30,000 - 30,000 per year

• Some practical experience developing web applications through employment, personal projects, academic work, or independent learning.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and an interest in developing skills in TypeScript, React, and C#.
• A basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• A portfolio, GitHub profile, or project examples demonstrating technical ability and an interest in software development.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive attitude towards learning, receiving constructive feedback, and developing as a software engineer.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote work with regular office attendance.
• Some exposure to Next.js or other modern web development frameworks is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems such as Git is desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, or an interest in developing cloud-based application skills, is desirable.

• Contribute to developing, enhancing, and maintaining web applications using Next.js and React, with support from experienced team members.
• Assist with integrating applications, APIs, and databases, and develop practical experience with MySQL.
• Write clear, maintainable code using JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#, while learning established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, learn from feedback, improve code quality, and contribute ideas.
• Collaborate with software engineers and other team members to deliver project objectives.
• Seek guidance when needed, respond positively to feedback, and continually develop technical skills through practical experience.

• Azure
• C#
• Cloud
• Git
• GitHub
• Support
• JavaScript
• MySQL
• React
• TypeScript
• Web

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We are recruiting a Junior Software Engineer to join a collaborative software development team in Wolverhampton. The salary is £30,000, and the role offers hybrid working with three days onsite per week. It is suited to someone early in their software development career who is keen to expand their technical knowledge, learn from experienced engineers, and gain practical experience with real-world applications. Ongoing guidance and mentoring will support professional development across the software development lifecycle. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities; we are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants will be registered as candidates with Gleeson Recruitment Limited, whose privacy policy explains how application data is used.

last updated 43 week of 2026