At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop award-winning pension software using modern programming languages.
- Company: Heywood, a leader in pension software with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: High-spec laptop, dual monitors, hybrid working, and access to e-learning courses.
- Other info: Mentorship and personalised training plan provided from day one.
- Why this job: Launch your career in software development and make a real impact on financial futures.
- Qualifications: Passion for coding, eagerness to learn, and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
This entry-level role is perfect for someone looking to launch their career in software development. Are you passionate about developing high-quality software? An enthusiastic problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team? Keen to develop your skills and build great products? This could be the opportunity for you!
Here at Heywood, we build pension software that plays a key role in securing the financial future of millions of UK citizens. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn how to build quality software in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What makes a great Junior/Graduate Developer at Heywood?
- A good understanding of programming languages and software development concepts
- Being eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with your team and the wider business
- A willingness to take the initiative, ask questions and suggest improvements to the way we work
Most importantly, we are looking for potential and an enthusiasm to learn. You can apply with or without a degree (or equivalent) qualification - please make sure your application contains any relevant education or experience.
The Role
You will be an active member of your team from day one, working with Agile methodologies and frameworks, and you will commit code in your first week. You will be supported by a dedicated mentor, given a personalised training plan, and spend most of your time working collaboratively within your new team. You will develop our award-winning software using modern languages such as Java, TypeScript and Groovy. You will learn through collaboration, code reviews and real project work.
We use approaches such as pair programming, automated testing and continuous integration. These are supported by tools such as Chef, Jenkins, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Terraform, Packer and Docker. Our culture nurtures continuous improvement and you will be a contributor to our investigations into new tools, frameworks, and processes.
We invest in our developers by providing a high-specification laptop and dual monitors, supported by licensed software such as IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, GitHub Copilot and access to e-learning courses. We are committed to a hybrid working model, combining remote and office-based working.
Graduate/ Junior Developer in Altrincham employer: Heywood
At Heywood, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for aspiring software developers. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters continuous learning and growth, with dedicated mentorship and personalised training plans to help you thrive in your career. With a commitment to hybrid working and access to cutting-edge tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that secure the financial future of millions while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
