Junior Software Engineer in Data

Trustpilot, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Our vision is to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. We are well on our way—but there’s still an exciting journey ahead. Join us at the heart of trust.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and eager Junior Software Engineer to join our Data Engineering team at Trustpilot. As a crucial member of this team, you'll be at the forefront of crafting scalable solutions that empower Trustpilot's data delivery to our dedicated Trusties. Your contributions will directly impact our software developers, data analysts, analytics developers, and ML engineers, facilitating the realization of Trustpilot's data democratisation strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Junior Software Engineer in our Data Engineering team, your role will be both challenging and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing modern, cloud-based architectures to create robust and scalable solutions.
• Participating in the scaling and maintenance of our services to meet the evolving needs of our rapidly expanding user base.
• Contributing to impactful initiatives that enhance the overall efficiency of the organization.
• Collaborating closely with a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers, offering you exposure to some of the industry's finest expertise within a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Embracing a culture of continuous learning and growth, staying abreast of the latest trends in software engineering and cloud technologies.

Who you are:

This role is tailored for an aspiring Software Engineer eager to develop in this dynamic space. While prior knowledge of all technologies used by the Data Engineering team (Cloud Composer, Kafka, Apache Beam, BigQuery, MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB) is not expected, we encourage you to apply if you possess:

• A good foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for delivering high-quality code.
• Some hands-on experience with Python or Java.
• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to AWS or GCP environments.
• Effective communication skills and adaptability in a collaborative work environment.
• A persistent and determined nature when faced with challenges, showcasing high problem-solving skills and an ability to devise creative solutions to complex problems.

What's in it for you:

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you.
• Competitive compensation package + bonus.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment.
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community.
• Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and Blinkist.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan.
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for.
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials.
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice.
• Talent acceleration programs: Fast-track your career with our tailored development programs designed to support growth at whatever stage of your career.

About us

Trustpilot began in 2007 with a simple yet powerful idea that is more relevant today than ever — to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. Trustpilot is open, independent, and impartial — we help consumers make the right choices and businesses to build trust, grow and improve.

Today, we have more than 300 million reviews and 64 million monthly active users on average across the globe, with 140 billion annual Trustbox impressions, and the numbers keep growing. We have more than 1,000 employees and we’re headquartered in Copenhagen, with operations in Amsterdam, Denver, Edinburgh, Hamburg, London, Melbourne, Milan and New York.

We’re driven by connection. It’s at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh –– it’s built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be the universal symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations worldwide and over 50 nationalities, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas.

Our purpose to help people and businesses help each other is a tall order, but we keep it real. We’re a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense. A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you –– we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If you’re ready to grow, let’s go.

Join us at the heart of trust.