Junior Software Engineer

🔥 1 hour ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

Where this job comes from

Posted on DC Thomson's careers page, not through a job board

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DC Thomson

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1905

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Marketing • Logistics

DC Thomson is a diverse media company with a portfolio that includes Beano Studios, brightsolid, DC Thomson Media, Findmypast, Puzzler, and The Stylist Group. The company operates in a wide range of areas, producing content and providing media services. DC Thomson Capital and DC Thomson Shop are also part of its business operations, showcasing its involvement in finance and retail activities. The company places a strong emphasis on privacy and data protection, adhering to various legal terms and conditions regarding advertising, competition, and users' privacy. DC Thomson is committed to user experience and security, utilizing technologies for ad performance measurement and personalization.

📋 Description

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting FindMyPast products and services • Contribute to engineering projects improving the experience for millions of family history enthusiasts worldwide • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to solve technical challenges and deliver valuable features • Support investigation and resolution of software defects and operational issues • Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and software releases • Apply engineering standards, development practices, and security principles • Use modern development tools and technologies to build high-quality software • Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives • Build technical capability through practical experience, coaching, and feedback • Develop understanding of how technology, customer needs, and business goals align

🎯 Requirements

• Experience of software development through education, personal projects, placements, apprenticeships, or early-career roles • Knowledge of at least one programming language • Understanding of software development principles and how digital products are built and maintained • Familiarity with source control systems and collaborative ways of working • Awareness of software testing practices and quality engineering • Strong problem-solving skills • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues • Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for teamwork • Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning • Desirable: experience contributing to team-based software projects through university, placements, apprenticeships, or employment • Desirable: familiarity with modern software development tools, frameworks, and engineering practices • Desirable: understanding of software deployment, support, and operational considerations • Desirable: exposure to agile delivery environments • Desirable: personal, open-source, or portfolio projects demonstrating interest in software engineering

🏖️ Benefits

• Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive and collaborative environment • Develop practical software engineering skills using modern tools and technologies • Coaching and feedback • Career development within a growing technology team

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