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# Graduate - Junior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Jobtailor
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Github, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Containerization, Information Technology, Software Coding, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815089256-graduate--junior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Evidence of your programming through GitHub or personal projects is a real plus.
 * A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline with strong computing content, or equivalent demonstrable experience
 * Good coding skills, ideally confident with Go, C, Python or a related language such as C++
 * Experience with containerised applications (Docker) is highly desirable
 * Genuine enthusiasm for solving technical problems and an interest in IoT
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams is a bonus, Demonstrates expertise in software development for IoT Edge platforms, with proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, and Typescript. Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in Agile methodologies enhance collaboration and project execution., * Go Programming
 * Python Programming
 * Typescript Programming
 * Docker Containerization
 * Agile/Scrum Experience

Hard Skills

 * Software Development
 * Coding Skills
 * IoT Technology
 * C Programming
 * C++ Programming

Soft Skills

 * Strong Communication Skills
 * Problem-Solving Enthusiasm, * Degree in Computer Science
 * Degree in Software Engineering

## Description

* Research, design, develop, test, maintain and support software products at the forefront of IoT Edge platform technology
 * Develop software in a variety of languages including Go, Python and Typescript
 * Work alongside a dedicated team of experienced, talented engineers

Requirements

 * Evidence of your programming through GitHub or personal projects is a real plus.
 * A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline with strong computing content, or equivalent demonstrable experience
 * Good coding skills, ideally confident with Go, C, Python or a related language such as C++
 * Experience with containerised applications (Docker) is highly desirable
 * Genuine enthusiasm for solving technical problems and an interest in IoT
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams is a bonus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development for IoT Edge platforms, with proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, and Typescript. Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in Agile methodologies enhance collaboration and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

 * Go Programming
 * Python Programming
 * Typescript Programming
 * Docker Containerization
 * Agile/Scrum Experience

Hard Skills

 * Software Development
 * Coding Skills
 * IoT Technology
 * C Programming
 * C++ Programming

Soft Skills

 * Strong Communication Skills
 * Problem-Solving Enthusiasm

Certifications & Qualifications

 * Degree in Computer Science
 * Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

 * IoT Edge Platform
 * Containerized Applications


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