Fospha - Junior Software Engineer

London3w ago

In Office Junior EMEA Banking Insurance Junior Software Engineer Fellow React Learning & Development Next.js Python SQL

Requirements

• Essential • Some hands-on software engineering experience — internships, placements, personal/open-source projects, or up to ~2 years professional experience • Working knowledge of React.js or Next.js, a solid foundation in Python, and some exposure to databases (SQL or NoSQL) • Comfortable being reviewed and iterating on feedback quickly • Genuine attention to detail and a real interest in why something broke, not just that it did • Curiosity about AI-assisted development and a willingness to learn spec-driven ways of working • Confident asking for help and pushing for clarity rather than staying blocked • Exposure to REST/GraphQL APIs • Familiarity with Git/GitHub and PR-based workflows • Some exposure to AWS or another cloud environment • Experience writing or maintaining automated tests • TypeScript experience • Interest in AI-assisted coding tools (we use Claude Code day-to-day) • Any exposure to Data Science / Data Engineering workflows • What we can offer you • A £1,000/year flexible benefits allowance to put towards private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, gym membership, extra holiday, or a pension top-up — whatever suits you • Access to Wellhub, giving you one membership across gyms, boutique studios, and wellbeing apps • 25 days' annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and more holiday the longer you stay (26 days after 3 years, 27 after 6) • Regular socials, free weekly snacks, and Lunch & Learn events at our Scale Space office, plus access to the wider Blenheim Chalcot community • Life assurance worth 4x your annual salary

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-to-medium features independently — frontend UI in React/Next.js, backend services and APIs in Python, working with databases (Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) — with decreasing need for step-by-step direction • Write clean, tested code, and grow your ownership within a system area over time • Participate actively in code reviews and design discussions — giving and receiving candid feedback • Own bug resolution and act on QA feedback, improving test coverage as you go • Work with AI agents as part of our AI-first operating model, learning to write clear specifications that shape high-quality, AI-assisted engineering work • Collaborate proactively with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to turn requirements into working software • Get involved across the full Software Development Lifecycle — planning, execution, release, and production monitoring • Start building the habits of ownership: consistent delivery, low rework, and steady, visible skill growth

Benefits

• Real end-to-end ownership. You'll ship features that drive real budget decisions at brands you'll recognise, not just tickets in isolation. • A published career framework. No guessing what the next level requires or when you'll get there. • A team that reviews each other's work properly. Code review from people who care about getting it right. • An AI-first operating model where lean, high-autonomy teams ship fast and learn faster — with structured mentorship from senior engineers as you build that fluency yourself. • Our Values and Principles • You will be able to demonstrate examples of our core principles: • Seek inclusion & diversity: We create an environment where everyone feels welcome, and people are encouraged to speak and be heard • Seek inclusion & diversity: • Work Hard, Work Well, Work Together: We take responsibility for making things happen, independently and together; we help colleagues in need and close loops, making sure our work is complete and has lasting impact • Work Hard, Work Well, Work Together: • Grow: We are proactive, curious and unafraid of failure • Grow: • Customer at the heart: We care about the customer, feel their pain and love building product that solves their biggest problems • Customer at the heart: • Candour with caring: We deliver candid feedback with kindness and receive it with gratitude • Candour with caring: