Junior Full Stack Software Engineer

About Bionic

Bionic is dedicated to simplifying the operations of small businesses. As the leading business comparison and switching service in the UK, we assist small and medium-sized enterprises in saving both time and money on essential services such as energy, broadband, insurance, and finance. We achieve this by blending cutting-edge technology with genuine human support to quickly connect customers with the most suitable deals. Our trusted partners include Compare the Market, Uswitch for Business, MoneySuperMarket, and Confused.com, all contributing to our commitment to offering SMEs the best available business essentials.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Full Stack Software Engineer eager to advance early in their career by engaging with meaningful software projects. You will collaborate with the "In Life" squad, focusing on maintaining and enhancing critical backend services, refining digital renewal customer experiences, and addressing complex engineering challenges. This position offers hands-on involvement with a variety of backend and frontend technologies, exposure to infrastructure as code, and the opportunity to work with Salesforce platform enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js/TypeScript and Ruby on Rails.
• Contribute to frontend applications built with Nuxt.js that serve customers directly.
• Implement infrastructure as code using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) within a serverless, event-driven framework.
• Engage with the Salesforce platform to develop batch processing jobs and enhance quoting tools.
• Adhere to established engineering development practices and standards.
• Incorporate artificial intelligence tools both in the software development lifecycle and into software solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve software bugs and issues.
• Ensure the robustness and security of all software components.

Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug effectively and clearly communicate approaches.
• Experience with JavaScript and Node.js, ideally with TypeScript proficiency.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.
• Working knowledge of Git and foundational understanding of continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) workflows.
• Appreciation for the role of testing within software engineering.
• Comfortable operating within structured development environments involving ticketing, prioritization, and deadlines.
• A collaborative team player open to feedback, pair programming, coaching, and code reviews.
• Capable of managing ambiguous requirements by asking insightful questions and iterating towards practical solutions.

Interview Process

• Initial discussion with a Talent Acquisition team member.
• First interview conducted via Teams with the hiring manager.
• Final stage involves a technical interview.

About Bionic Group Culture

Employing over 630 people across multiple offices in London, Luton, and Chelmsford as well as field-based roles, Bionic fosters a dynamic and energetic work environment. Team members are passionate, collaborative, creative, and committed to mutual support, maintaining high standards and striving daily for excellence. The company emphasizes career development through advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program including virtual GP access, priority physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Eyecare benefits.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, with entitlement increasing based on tenure.
• One paid family or religious leave day per year after probation.
• One paid day per year to volunteer for charity causes.
• Options to buy or sell up to three additional vacation days annually.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Paid wedding leave starting from the first day of employment and additional days after two years of service.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work model.
• Auto-enrollment in salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Access to season ticket loans, salary advances, and housing loans based on length of service.
• Cycle to work program.
• Highflyers incentive program celebrating top performers with VIP experiences.
• Annual company events including summer and Christmas parties, local and business awards, and long service recognition.