Entry Level Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

Junior Software Developer – St Neots (PE19 6BN) – Permanent – Full Time

Salary: Up to £30,000, depending on experience

Benefits:

1. 25 days annual leave (inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down)
2. Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
3. Two pension schemes to choose from
4. Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for additional family members
5. Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
6. Multiple Save schemes
7. Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. Retail discounts
10. Continuous Professional development support
11. Annual Wellness Allowance

The Software Development Group (SDG) at MASS is responsible for the development of our class-leading CEMA Data Management, Countermeasures Development, and other defence products and bespoke software development for MASS customers. Through their collective specialisms in software UX, design, coding, and testing, they support a variety of highly secure customers with complex projects, generally of high national security importance.

This is your opportunity to learn and stretch your abilities among some of the best in the industry. You will design, code, and unit test for unique system use cases and user stories, benefiting from significant investment in your development.

The majority of SDG are based out of our North Hykeham office in Lincolnshire, where you’ll be amongst other teams of experts, supporting the software development needs across the MASS business. We operate a Hybrid working arrangement that strives for mutual flexibility around business and personal needs.

How you’ll support us:

You will contribute to the design and development of software products and projects, which will be varied but are likely to include simulation/modelling tools and information systems in the domains of Electronic Warfare and Cyber Security. You’ll play a part in innovating solutions to some of our customers’ most interesting problems, supporting our quest of chasing Industry 4.0 technology.

The invaluable experience you’ll bring:

We expect you to be early in your software development career, likely a Graduate with some mathematical and computer science experience, or a self-taught enthusiast with a strong grasp of the fundamentals of programming and mathematics.

Essential experience:

1. Programming in two or more of:

• C#
• C++
• Java
• JavaScript
• Python
• Typescript

Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Desirable experience:

1. Working knowledge of other languages and tools such as:

• Windows / Unix / Linux / SQL / MongoDB / NetBeans / Visual Studio / Test Driven Development / Subversion / Git / JIRA / Geo-spatial programming / CSS / HTML

Our non-negotiables:

Due to the highly secure nature of the projects, you must be:

1. A UK National, eligible to work in the UK
2. Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Check (SC) security clearance

Who is MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile, and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled, and motivated, and in return, we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

We will aim to close applications to this role on Thursday 31 October 2024. This date may be brought forward should we receive an extremely high volume of applications - apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you.

Job Info

Job Title: Junior Software Developer

Company: CV-Library

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Posted: [Insert Date]

Closes: Jan 17th 2025

Sector: IT

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time