Junior Software Engineer

🚀 Junior Software Engineer | Python & SQL Location: Chiswick, London Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + discretionary performance bonus We’re working with an established commodities trading business that is growing its engineering team and looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a small, high-ownership environment. This is an opportunity to work on real technology from day one, with your work directly supporting Trading, Finance and Operations. 💻 The Role You’ll be working alongside experienced engineers to: Build and improve applications using Python and SQLDevelop real features and automationWork on genuine business and technical problemsInvestigate bugs and learn structured debugging approachesWrite clean, maintainable and well-tested production codeWork directly with the people using the softwareContribute ideas and gradually take ownership of more complex work 🛠️ What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone with 0–1 years of industry experience, or strong Python/SQL experience gained through personal projects, placements or bootcamps. You should have: Experience with Python & SQLUnderstanding of relational databases, querying, schemas and transactionsFamiliarity with GitBasic knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP and JSONA structured approach to debugging and problem solvingA genuine curiosity for technology and willingness to learn You don't need to know everything. Experience with areas such as AWS, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, CI/CD, Airflow or data visualisation is beneficial, but there will be plenty of opportunity to learn these on the job. 🌱 Development & Culture This role is designed for someone early in their career who wants to develop quickly. You’ll receive: A dedicated experienced engineer mentor from day oneSupport from a professionally qualified coachOpportunities to work with modern technologySupport for professional certifications and qualificationsA book a month for personal developmentA culture focused on learning, ownership and continuous improvement 🎁 Benefits £40,000–£45,000 salaryAnnual discretionary performance bonus39 days’ holidayPhysical health allowancePension contributionIncome protection & life insuranceProfessional development supportTeam socials and events ⭐ Why This Role? You’ll be joining a small engineering team where what you build gets used. You’ll have direct exposure to the business, the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and the chance to take ownership as your skills develop. If you’re passionate about Python, technology and problem solving and want to build your career in an environment where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.