Junior Software Engineer

Purpose of the role:

* SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED*

The Junior Software Engineer will support the development and maintenance of software applications and systems. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build their technical skills in a collaborative environment. The responsibilities include writing clean code, participating in code reviews, debugging issues, and contributing to team projects under the guidance of senior engineers. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has strong foundational programming skills, and demonstrates a passion for software development. While prior professional experience is not required, familiarity with modern development practices and a willingness to grow are essential.

Job title:

Junior Software Engineer

Job Description:

What you'll be doing:

• Writing clean, readable, and well-documented code, following team conventions and best practices.

• Participating in peer code reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback, to support team quality standards and personal growth.

• Identifying and resolve software defects with guidance from senior engineers, developing systematic problem-solving habits.

• Writing unit tests to ensure code quality, learning foundational software testing principles along the way.

• Contributing actively to team projects within an Agile framework, attending stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Contributing ideas that will improve the product development of Capita’s AI products.

• Help maintain clear technical documentation for code, processes, and systems to support team knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, TypeScript) 

• Understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures 

• Basic knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB) 

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git 

• Exposure to web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, REST APIs) 

• Basic understanding of software testing and writing test cases 

• Willingness to learn cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines 

• Ability to debug and troubleshoot software issues with guidance 

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail 

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies  

Requirements 

• Most important is a demonstrable eagerness to learn new technologies and improve technical skills – this might be through showing us your GitHub, how you learn, what you are currently learning and why 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines 

• Dedication to producing quality work and continuous improvement 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities 

• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in software development 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) – this is not a strict requirement but it is a nice to have

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference.     Our work spans diverse sectors—government, healthcare, education, and finance—offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.

We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you.     Check out our website www.capita.com

What's in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location:

Edinburgh

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent