Junior Software Engineer in London

Junior Software Engineer in London

London Full-Time 28000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Next Gate Tech

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join us to design, develop, and enhance innovative software applications.
  • Company: Next Gate Tech, a leader in transforming fund industry operations.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 26 vacation days, health coverage, and mentorship from senior developers.
  • Other info: Dynamic team culture focused on innovation and continuous learning.
  • Why this job: Kick-start your career in tech while making a real impact on the industry.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field; coding experience is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.

At Next Gate Tech, we create technologies that reshape the landscape of the fund industry operations. We empower our clients by capturing the full potential of harmonised data to drive intelligent and fully automated operations. Our transformative solutions optimise processes, enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and drive cost savings for our clients.

Driven by our commitment to innovation, our intelligence layer extracts invaluable insights, employs advanced pattern analysis spotting anomalies, and uncovers hidden links within the data. Our modular, one-stop-shop, SaaS platform seamlessly ingests diverse datasets, creating a harmonised and enriched source of portfolios, transactions, and accounting data. This robust foundation fuels the platform to generate powerful signals through intelligent analytics, empowering a multitude of use cases.

Next Gate Tech is not just a part of the industry's evolution - it is a driving force behind it.

Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, possibilities, and ambiguity. Before you apply, consider if you:

  • You are a builder — you love to create and are driven by the satisfaction of bringing ideas to life through technology
  • Are able to take initiative in articulating complex concepts in a concise and clear manner
  • Have high commitment to making an impact, adding value, and embracing continuous learning
  • Care deeply about your contribution to disrupting an industry as we know it

Hello! I’m Nicolas, Chief Product Officer at Next Gate Tech, and we’re looking for a passionate Junior Software Engineer with a builder’s mindset to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our experienced developers and product teams to build and improve our applications. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology, loves solving problems, and is looking to kick-start their career in software engineering.

Responsibilities include:

  • Participate in the design, development, and testing of software applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Collaborate in code reviews and learn best practices
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve bugs and limitations
  • Contribute to the technical documentation of the software
  • Monitor production environments to ensure application availability, performance, and quality
  • Assist in identifying and responding to production issues in a timely manner
  • Focus on improving problem-solving skills, deepening knowledge of systems, and expanding toolset proficiency

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Good understanding of backend technologies including Python, familiarity with databases and API development
  • Previous internship or project experience in software development is a plus
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (private or in a previous experience) such as Google or AWS is desirable
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Good problem-solving skills and a strong willingness to learn
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

26 vacation days + 1 birthday day + 1 duvet day, so you can truly recharge and enjoy life. Comprehensive health and dental care coverage. Central location for both offices with a fully stocked kitchen, including healthy snacks, and fresh fruit. Mentorship from Senior Developers to help you grow. Opportunities to work on challenging and impact projects. Professional Development programs to expand your skills, and maximise your potential on the frontier of financial innovation.

Next Gate Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our team’s unique life experiences, backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and abilities add richness to our culture and depth to our ideas. Our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that supports, empowers and delivers a sense of belonging for all members of the team. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Junior Software Engineer in London employer: Next Gate Tech

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Next Gate Tech

Contact Details:

Next Gate Tech Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Junior Software Engineer in London

Software Development
Backend Technologies
Python
Database Management
API Development
Cloud Platforms (Google, AWS)
Problem-Solving Skills