Junior Software Developer

About Learning Cog

Learning Cog is a leadership, management and sales training and development consultancy. We work closely with organisations to create practical learning solutions that improve individual, team and business performance.

The Role

Technology is an important part of how we deliver and develop those solutions. As Junior Software Developer, you will support the continued development, testing and improvement of Learning Cog’s digital products and internal technology platforms. Working with the Software Developer and the wider Learning Cog team, you will contribute to real projects while receiving guidance, feedback and practical experience. As your skills and confidence grow, you will take ownership of increasingly complex work. This is an early-career role suitable for a recent graduate or someone who has developed equivalent skills through a placement, internship, bootcamp, employment, freelance work or personal projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contribute to the development, testing and maintenance of Learning Cog’s technology platforms
• Build and improve accessible, responsive web interfaces
• Test new features, user journeys and system updates before release
• Identify, investigate and clearly document bugs and technical issues
• Support backend development tasks under guidance, with responsibility increasing over time
• Write clean, readable and maintainable code appropriate to the task
• Use GitHub and GitHub Projects to manage assigned work, update progress and raise blockers
• Record fixes, setup instructions, testing steps and other useful technical guidance
• Take part in regular check-ins, code reviews and project discussions
• Work constructively with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand requirements
• Learn and apply effective development, testing, security and documentation practices
• Manage clearly defined tasks across multiple projects, asking for support when needed

Essential Criteria

• Some practical software or web development experience gained through study, a placement, employment, a bootcamp, freelance work or personal projects
• Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Foundational programming ability in JavaScript, Python or a comparable language
• An understanding of how frontend and backend components work together in a web application
• A logical approach to problem-solving, testing and investigating errors
• A passion for writing clear, readable and maintainable code
• Clear verbal and written communication, including the ability to explain progress and blockers
• A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback and continue learning
• An organised, collaborative and dependable approach to assigned work

Desirable Criteria

• React or another modern frontend framework
• Python/Django
• Git or GitHub
• REST APIs and integrating frontend and backend systems
• Relational databases or data modelling
• Content management systems
• AWS or another cloud platform
• Web accessibility, automated testing or software security fundamentals

Behaviours We Value

• Curious, proactive and willing to learn
• Comfortable asking for clarification and transparent when stuck or unsure
• Receptive to guidance, feedback and code review
• Detail-focused when developing, testing and documenting work
• Practical and interested in building useful, reliable software
• Positive, flexible and able to adapt when priorities change
• Able to work independently on clearly defined tasks while knowing when to seek support

How to Apply

• Submit a CV and short covering note to info@learningcog.com explaining your interest in the role, relevant project experience and what you would like to learn next
• A portfolio, GitHub profile or code sample may be included but is optional; applicants will not be disadvantaged if their work cannot be shared publicly
• Selection will assess potential, foundational skills and approach to problem-solving, not only previous commercial experience
• Closing date for applications: Friday 11 September 2026
• Shortlisting and responses to applications by Friday 18 September 2026
• Interviews will take place during the week commencing 28 September 2026

Equal Opportunities and Adjustments

Learning Cog welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates who need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know.