Junior Software Engineer

About SportPursuit: SportPursuit is the leading online retailer specialising in premium sports and outdoor brands. We partner with top brands to offer our members exclusive access to limited-time deals on high-quality gear. We're passionate about sports and the outdoors, and we're building a world-class technology platform to support our rapid growth.

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining our core platform, working on a variety of projects that impact millions of users. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be mentored by senior engineers and given the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects from day one.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain features for our e-commerce platform using PHP and Python. Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems and features. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes. Work with AWS Lambda and other cloud technologies to build scalable and reliable systems. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our platform. Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. Contribute to the improvement of our existing codebase and infrastructure.

Requirements: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with Python/PHP or similar languages. Demonstrable personal projects or contributions to open source projects will be highly regarded. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Benefits: Collaborative and supportive work environment. Mentorship and training opportunities to help you grow your skills. Friendly and dynamic working environment with a Core Hours working pattern! Our Core Hours are 10am-4pm. Make up the rest of your time when you like. Holiday – get stuck into your adventures. 25 days of holiday a year as standard with the opportunity to purchase an additional 7 days extra! Our Bank Holidays are flexible as well. Work anywhere in the world for up to 30 working days a year! Workplace pension - we're set up with The People's Pension to make sure we're contributing to help you save for retirement. Learning and Development budget available to all employees. Staff discount for access to great quality kit. Lunch & Learn sessions. Socials – A social budget which grows every time we hit budget, with a social team that just loves using it! Hybrid working model where we are mostly remote.

Please note that we currently do not hold a sponsorship license for work in the UK. Please note that as a part of the process we will be asking candidates to complete a psychometric test. Closing date: 6th March 2025