Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Maidenhead Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
I am looking for a graduate software engineer for a company in Maidenhead, this role is hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
Primary Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain software for products across the full stack: C#/.NET, SQL Server, and React/TypeScript.
* Learn and apply the team's coding, testing and database standards, with support from senior engineers.
* Use AI coding assistants and agents such as Claude Code effectively, and critically review, test and validate what they produce before it is committed.
* Write and maintain automated tests (unit, database and end-to-end) so that changes meet documented requirements.
* Investigate, debug and resolve defects in development and production, and document the fixes clearly.
* Work with the Product Owner to understand requirements and help estimate feature work.
* Work with QA Engineers on test plans and resolve issues raised during release stabilisation.
* Take part in Agile ceremonies, code reviews and team discussions about technical approaches.
* Communicate your progress clearly and ask for help early when you're blocked.
Qualifications and Experience
* A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field; or up to 2 years' experience in software development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including internships, placements or personal projects).
* A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, and common design patterns.
* Familiarity with one or more of the following: C#/.NET, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, or another object-oriented language.
* Exposure to relational databases, web development, Git, Visual Studio, or Azure DevOps/Jira would be an advantage but is not required.
* An understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile ways of working.
* Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn, both independently and by asking questions.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Respect for best-practice standards and for departmental policies and procedures.
* Highly motivated self-starter with a collaborative attitude and a desire to help others and take action.
* Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks with competing deadlines.
* Ability to socialise ideas and influence decisions without direct authority.
If this sounds of interest, please apply today