Junior Software Engineer

Role overview

How you will contribute

• Develop and configure software components, APIs, integrations, and automation with support from experienced engineers.
• Turn requirements and technical designs into maintainable solutions that meet engineering, architecture, and security standards.
• Complete development and configuration tasks, fix defects, and make technical improvements.
• Create unit tests, documentation, design notes, support information, and runbooks; take part in peer reviews and defect investigation.
• Support release preparation, deployment validation, smoke testing, monitoring, and post-release checks.

Technology environment

• The environment includes Salesforce configuration and development, objects, fields, relationships, security, declarative automation, Apex, and Lightning components.
• It also includes MuleSoft, API-led connectivity, REST and SOAP services, data transformation, error handling, and monitoring.
• Delivery practices include source control, automated testing, CI/CD, controlled environments, peer review, release governance, Agile delivery, and technical documentation.
• Candidates do not need expertise in every area; the role supports practical learning and development.

Essential experience

• Genuine interest in software engineering, technology delivery, APIs, integration, Salesforce, or MuleSoft.
• Some practical exposure to development, configuration, testing, debugging, or technical problem-solving through work, study, personal projects, or training.
• Ability to follow technical guidance, standards, and defined designs and investigate problems using requirements, system behavior, logs, or test results.
• Organization, clear communication about task progress and blockers, collaboration, and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Understanding of confidentiality, secure data handling, and responsible technology delivery.

Useful but not essential

• Helpful experience includes Salesforce configuration, declarative automation, Apex, Lightning components, MuleSoft, APIs, REST or SOAP, integrations, or data transformation.
• Awareness of source control, CI/CD, automated testing, deployments, or environment management is useful.
• Practical labs, portfolio projects, Trailhead badges, structured technology learning, or a Salesforce or MuleSoft foundation credential are helpful.
• A relevant degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification and awareness of financial services or regulated technology are beneficial, not essential.

Career development

Workplace

• Vanquis describes its working arrangement as flexible hybrid working.

Benefits and culture

• Benefits include learning resources, volunteering days, enhanced family leave, pension contributions, birthday leave, annual leave, and career development opportunities.