Learning Cog ltd

Graduate-level Junior Software Developer role supporting the development, testing and maintenance of web applications and digital platforms while gaining practical experience across frontend, backend and software testing.About Learning CogLearning Cog is a leadership, management and sales training and development consultancy. We work closely with organisations to create practical learning solutions that improve individual, team and business performance.The RoleTechnology is an important part of how we deliver and develop those solutions. As Junior Software Developer, you will support the continued development, testing and improvement of Learning Cog’s digital products and internal technology platforms. Working with the Software Developer and the wider Learning Cog team, you will contribute to real projects while receiving guidance, feedback and practical experience. As your skills and confidence grow, you will take ownership of increasingly complex work. This is an early-career role suitable for a recent graduate or someone who has developed equivalent skills through a placement, internship, bootcamp, employment, freelance work or personal projects.What You'll Be DoingContribute to the development, testing and maintenance of Learning Cog’s technology platformsBuild and improve accessible, responsive web interfacesTest new features, user journeys and system updates before releaseIdentify, investigate and clearly document bugs and technical issuesSupport backend development tasks under guidance, with responsibility increasing over timeWrite clean, readable and maintainable code appropriate to the taskUse GitHub and GitHub Projects to manage assigned work, update progress and raise blockersRecord fixes, setup instructions, testing steps and other useful technical guidanceTake part in regular check-ins, code reviews and project discussionsWork constructively with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand requirementsLearn and apply effective development, testing, security and documentation practicesManage clearly defined tasks across multiple projects, asking for support when neededEssential CriteriaSome practical software or web development experience gained through study, a placement, employment, a bootcamp, freelance work or personal projectsFoundational knowledge of HTML and CSSFoundational programming ability in JavaScript, Python or a comparable languageAn understanding of how frontend and backend components work together in a web applicationA logical approach to problem-solving, testing and investigating errorsA passion for writing clear, readable and maintainable codeClear verbal and written communication, including the ability to explain progress and blockersA willingness to ask questions, receive feedback and continue learningAn organised, collaborative and dependable approach to assigned workDesirable CriteriaReact or another modern frontend frameworkPython/DjangoGit or GitHubREST APIs and integrating frontend and backend systemsRelational databases or data modellingContent management systemsAWS or another cloud platformWeb accessibility, automated testing or software security fundamentalsBehaviours We ValueCurious, proactive and willing to learnComfortable asking for clarification and transparent when stuck or unsureReceptive to guidance, feedback and code reviewDetail-focused when developing, testing and documenting workPractical and interested in building useful, reliable softwarePositive, flexible and able to adapt when priorities changeAble to work independently on clearly defined tasks while knowing when to seek support

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