Junior Software Engineer

Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Type
Permanent
Published
Apr 9, 2026
Ref
170043
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Junior Software Engineer

Our client is an innovative consumer tech startup based in London, renowned for building high-impact social products. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, agility, and a passion for creating disruptive digital experiences. This is a unique opportunity to join a talented engineering team at the forefront of a major new product launch, with the chance to develop solutions used by millions from day one.

The role involves working across multiple engineering domains including backend systems, mobile applications, and internal tooling. You will contribute to shaping both the product and engineering culture while gaining exposure to AI-driven development environments. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with an emphasis on learning new technologies and working flexibly across the tech stack.

Role Overview:
As a Junior Software Engineer, you will support the development of a new AI-powered social platform focused on private groups and shared experiences. Your work will help scale a groundbreaking product, integrating back-end, mobile, and internal automation components to deliver seamless user experiences.

Key Skills & Experience:
• 1–2 years of software engineering experience or strong graduate background
• Strong fundamentals in at least one programming language
• Experience with JS React, Typescript, Node, and TypeScript for Node.js
• Open-minded approach to technology and tooling
• Interest in consumer products, social platforms, or startup environments
• Comfortable working in dynamic, high-ownership environments
• Curious, adaptable, and excited by AI-assisted development
• Mobile experience is a bonus but not required

Key Responsibilities:
• Support development across backend, mobile, and internal tooling systems
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team to build scalable social products
• Contribute to shaping engineering practices and product features
• Learn and adapt quickly to evolving technologies, including AI tooling
• Assist in delivering features for products used by millions of users

Requirements:
• Right to work in the UK
• Based on-site in London (Soho)
• Salary range: £40,000–£50,000 per year, with meaningful equity
• Ability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to building ambitious consumer products, solving complex engineering challenges around scale and AI, and making a tangible impact on millions of users. To apply, submit your CV and show your enthusiasm for working in a dynamic startup environment.

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