Job Specifications
About Us
SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance. Providing services and pioneering technologies that empower people to create and sustain safer buildings.
Our mission is to make buildings better using our standard, software and expertise. Our vision is to become the leading authority for built environment maintenance that protects and enhances quality of life.
About The Role
The Junior Software Developer (Industry Placement) supports the delivery of high-quality software that brings the SFG20 standard and our expertise to life.
By contributing to real development work under the guidance of experienced developers, this role helps ensure our software remains reliable, secure, and continuously improving, while also providing valuable hands-on industry experience as part of a 12-month university placement.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software features using JavaScript, Node.js, and related technologies.
Work collaboratively within an agile (Kanban) development team, taking part in planning, stand-ups, and team discussions.
Assist with refining user stories and implementing changes based on business and technical requirements.
Participate in code reviews, both receiving and providing feedback under the guidance of senior developers.
Support the development and maintenance of automated tests to help ensure software quality and reliability.
Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application issues, escalating where appropriate.
Gain exposure to deployment, release, and monitoring processes in a production environment.
Work closely with developers, testers, and other teams to understand how software is delivered in a commercial setting.
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the development team.
Continuously develop technical skills and apply university learning to real-world software development challenges.
Essential Experience
Currently studying towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline that includes a 12-month placement year.
Exposure to programming ((JavaScript, Python, or similar) through university coursework, personal projects, or placements.
An understanding of software development concepts and principles.
Willingness to learn professional development practices, including agile ways of working.
Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git) or a strong willingness to learn.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Enthusiasm for technology and a genuine interest in software development.
Desirable Experience
Experience or coursework involving JavaScript, Node.js, or web-based technologies.
Personal or university projects that demonstrate an interest in software development
A GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing relevant work.
Additional Information
All candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.
Our Benefits
26 days holiday + Bank holidays + buy up to 5 days
Private Medical insurance with BUPA
Remote/Hybrid first policy
Employee Assistance programme with WeCare
Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
Gym Discounts
and more!
Equal opportunities for everyone
Diversity and inclusion are our priorities, and we’re ensuring we have lots of support so our people can grow at SFG20 and do their best work!
We embrace diversity by fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and able to bring their whole self to work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.
About the Company
Manage your building maintenance, effortlessly, through the SFG20 software, Facilities-iQ.
Most facilities managers don’t have enough time, budget or resource to manage maintenance effectively. This can result in a costly ‘fix on fail’ approach, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance, staying up to date with legislation so you don’t have to. Including the latest industry standards and best practice, SFG20 software automates and organises your maintenance needs, saving yo...
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