Junior Software Developer

Location: Milton Keynes (office‑based for 6 months and then hybrid)

Are you a recent Computer Science graduate or upcoming graduate who loves coding, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to build real-world software used across a business every day?

If you’re excited by the idea of developing tools from the ground up — this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career. This company invests heavily in its people — your growth genuinely matters here.

Our client, a well‑established electronics manufacturer in Milton Keynes, also part of a global group, is looking for a motivated Junior Software Developer to join their small, friendly, and highly innovative IT department.

• Extensive training and development
• Small team =
  big impact
  . You will see all of your work in action.
• Freedom to innovate, explore, and suggest improvements.
• Work on varied, meaningful projects that touch every part of the business.
• Strong track record of hiring graduates and developing them into long-term employees.
• Supportive culture, approachable team, and real room to grow into a senior developer role over time.

You’ll join a team of three, working closely with an experienced software developer, who will mentor you and help build your skills rapidly. This is a hands-on development role where you get to design, build, test, and continuously improve internal applications that genuinely make a difference.

You'll work across a range of impactful projects such as:

• Warehouse apps for tablet devices (QR-driven picking systems)
• Visual product configurators that build BOMs, pricing, and technical specifications
• Automated technical data sheet generators used by the sales team
• Warranty / product history tools using QR codes on all manufactured products
• Specialist calculation tools
• Enhancements, automation, and integration across multiple business functions

• Assist in the design, development, and deployment of internal software applications
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable code with support from the senior developer
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems
• Work closely with different teams (manufacturing, sales, engineering) to understand needs and deliver solutions
• Contribute to ideas, innovation, and improvements across the company
• Support users when required, especially during the early stages of learning the systems

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (or in your final year)
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented principles
• Basic knowledge of SQL and version control (Git)
• A genuine passion for technology — someone who enjoys coding, experimenting, learning new tools, and tinkering
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and willingness to collaborate within a small team
• Exposure to web development frameworks or mobile app development
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Personal projects, Git Hub repos, or anything that shows your enthusiasm for software
• Interest in emerging tech and continuous improvement