Junior Software Engineer

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What youll be doing:

• Writing clean readable and well-documented code following team conventions and best practices.

• Participating in peer code reviews both giving and receiving constructive feedback to support team quality standards and personal growth.

• Identifying and resolve software defects with guidance from senior engineers developing systematic problem-solving habits.

• Writing unit tests to ensure code quality learning foundational software testing principles along the way.

• Contributing actively to team projects within an Agile framework attending stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives.

• Contributing ideas that will improve the product development of Capitas AI products.

• Help maintain clear technical documentation for code processes and systems to support team knowledge sharing.

What were looking for:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python TypeScript)

• Understanding of software development principles algorithms and data structures

• Basic knowledge of database systems (e.g. SQL PostgreSQL or MongoDB)

• Familiarity with version control systems particularly Git

• Exposure to web development fundamentals (HTML CSS REST APIs)

• Basic understanding of software testing and writing test cases

• Willingness to learn cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) and CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to debug and troubleshoot software issues with guidance

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Requirements

• Most important is a demonstrable eagerness to learn new technologies and improve technical skills this might be through showing us your GitHub how you learn what you are currently learning and why

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Dedication to producing quality work and continuous improvement

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in software development

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) this is not a strict requirement but it is a nice to have

Join Capita Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services helping some of the UKs most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectorsgovernment healthcare education and financeoffering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita youll be part of a collaborative forward-thinking team that values creativity growth and inclusion.

Were committed to your development and success providing opportunities to learn progress and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If youre ready to make an impact and grow your career Capita is the place for you. Check out our website

Whats in it for you

• A competitive basic salary

• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open inclusive platform

What we hope youll do next:

Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Were an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio) or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email and well get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments please visit the Capita Careers website.

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