Software Developer

A computer science degree, bootcamp certificate, or solid personal projects you can talk through in detail

Working knowledge of at least one modern programming language (JavaScript, Python, or similar)

Basic understanding of version control, Git specifically

Genuine curiosity. You’ll be asked to figure things out, not just follow instructions

Comfort with ambiguity. Startups rarely have a settled process for everything

Manchester’s tech scene has grown fast over the past decade, and small engineering teams are increasingly where the interesting work happens. This particular company builds software at pace, ships often, and expects its people to learn on the job rather than sit through months of onboarding. It’s a good environment for someone who wants real ownership early, not just tickets pulled from a backlog.

This Entry Level Software Developer role sits inside a small product team where decisions get made quickly and code reaches production within days, not quarters. You won’t be a spectator here.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Writing and testing code across the stack, guided by senior developers who’ll actually explain their reasoning

Fixing bugs reported by users and tracing issues back to root cause

Contributing to code reviews, even as the newest person in the room

Building small features end to end, from ticket to deployment

Helping maintain internal tools and scripts that keep the team moving, Clear communication, especially when something’s broken and you need help

Key perks and benefits:

£26,000 to £29,500, depending on experience

Hybrid working, with flexibility built around your commitments rather than a rigid office policy

Equity in the business. If the company grows, so does your stake

A proper learning and development budget, used however helps you improve

Flat structure. No layers of management between you and the decisions that matter