Junior Software Engineer

We’re looking for software engineers to join Co-op Digital and help transform our business by using digital innovation to build products and services that respond to real user needs.

As a software engineer at Co-op Digital you’ll work in one of our multi-disciplinary agile product teams alongside product owners, delivery managers, analysts, researchers and designers. We work together to create solutions that deliver simple applications.

We have a number of products at different stages of maturity. You can read about these in more detail on our blog for more information. You’ll initially join a specific project, but there will be lots of opportunities to move around and keep things interesting. We have a community of digital technologists across digital and the wider Co-op. We come together regularly to share knowledge and learn from each other. The domains for our products vary from funeralcare to healthcare to food and insurance. With everything in between.

We’re primarily building web applications in Python, Javascript and Java, however we’re flexible when it comes to your background. We’re looking for people who are passionate about fulfilling user needs, collaborating with others and building great quality software. We encourage and support a full-stack, polyglot approach.

What you’ll do:

• learn and use a full-stack approach to software development (it doesn’t matter if you’re not initially comfortable across the full stack)
• bake quality in from the start with the guidance of our expert Quality Analysts
• use techniques such as test driven development and continuous integration to help release little and often
• work in a collaborative way with engineers and other disciplines by pairing or mob programming
• work within agile teams to create quick feedback loops and focus on the customer needs
• work on lots of very different user centred products

What you’ll bring:

• coding skills: you can create web applications in at least one programming language
• a flexible attitude to technology and solid understanding of how the web works
• the ability to adapt and learn new technologies
• a desire for continuous improvement
• a commitment to putting users at the heart of the development process

Why Co-op?

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes:

• competitive salary
• coaching, training and support to help you develop
• pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• annual incentive scheme
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service)
• discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. YYou can find out more about our maternity and paternity schemes, as well as a wide range of other Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.