Hybrid Junior Software Engineer

at Gentrack Ltd (Global)

• Job title: Junior Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Hibernate, Java, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Spring, SQL, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Junior Software Engineer developing and maintaining software applications for Gentrack. Collaborating with team members to improve code quality and software solutions in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Writing, testing, and maintaining code for software applications while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Engaging in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and ensure alignment with team standards.
• Identifying and troubleshooting software issues, bugs, and challenges during the development life cycle, demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Assisting in testing software components and debugging issues to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation related to code, processes, and project specifications.
• Participating in planning, stand-ups, estimation, retrospectives and backlog grooming as appropriate.
• Aligning work with the overall goals and objectives of the software project, contributing to the successful delivery of software solutions.
• Effectively communicating progress, challenges, and ideas within the team or during meetings to ensure project alignment.
• Being open to learning new technologies and adapting to changes in project requirements or technology stacks.
• Seeking guidance and mentorship from more experienced team members, actively learning from their expertise and leveraging their knowledge to enhance personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• 1+ years Commercial Java Software Development Experience
• Time spent working in team environments, particularly self-managing environments.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and concepts including Object Orientated Design, Enterprise Database, AWS, Java or .Net experience, GIT, Web Services, CRM, Java, C#/.NET, Hibernate and Spring.
• Previous experience working with databases particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience coding in a desktop application environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
• Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.
• High levels of energy, sound judgement and determination to achieve with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar.

Benefits

• Personal growth – in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence.
• To be part of a global, winning high growth organization – with a career path to match.
• A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference -with a one team, collaborative ethos.
• A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent.
• A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet.