Graduate Software Engineer C in Thatcham

I am looking for a graduate software engineer for a company in Maidenhead, this role is hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for products across the full stack: C#/.NET, SQL Server, and React/TypeScript.
• Learn and apply the team's coding, testing and database standards, with support from senior engineers.
• Use AI coding assistants and agents such as Claude Code effectively, and critically review, test and validate what they produce before it is committed.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, database and end-to-end) so that changes meet documented requirements.
• Investigate, debug and resolve defects in development and production, and document the fixes clearly.
• Work with the Product Owner to understand requirements and help estimate feature work.
• Work with QA Engineers on test plans and resolve issues raised during release stabilisation.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies, code reviews and team discussions about technical approaches.
• Communicate your progress clearly and ask for help early when you're blocked.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field; or up to 2 years' experience in software development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including internships, placements or personal projects).
• A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, and common design patterns.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: C#/.NET, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, or another object-oriented language.
• Exposure to relational databases, web development, Git, Visual Studio, or Azure DevOps/Jira would be an advantage but is not required.
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile ways of working.
• Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn, both independently and by asking questions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Respect for best-practice standards and for departmental policies and procedures.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a collaborative attitude and a desire to help others and take action.
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks with competing deadlines.
• Ability to socialise ideas and influence decisions without direct authority.

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