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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** RS Group
- **Location:** Corby, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Engineering, Git, Integration Tests, Non-relational Database, Web Technologies
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.rsgroup.com/talentcommunity/apply/1426191933/?locale=en_GB

## About the Role

* Either 1 year experience creating and maintaining Java based services, or a relevant software development qualification

 * Experience in one dynamic typed language (e.g. JavaScript, PHP)

 * Mature approach to testing (e.g. unit tests, integration tests, security auditing)

 * Open to working on user interfaces (HTML, CSS & JavaScript)

 * Working with multiple HTTP based services

 * Can do mindset that positively impacts on the team

 * Ability to problem solve at the code and platform level

 * Work with non-technical team members to turn project briefs into actionable programmes of work

 * Easy to get on with, good communicator

Desirable

 * Working with eventual consistency

 * Working with relational and non-relational databases

 * Improving existing services and ways of working

 * Cloud computing experience

 * Continuous integration experience (git based, writing CI scripts)



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