Job Specifications
Hours: 35
Salary: £23,459.80 - £27,319.50
Location: Cardiff /Bristol (In Person)
iungo Solutions is a dynamic and forward-thinking independent training provider
delivering professional digital and green skills training across the UK. We are on a mission
to close skills gaps and empower the workforce of the future. We're currently developing
our online learning platform, iungo Academy, to serve all of our customers’ needs and
expand our international reach. We're looking for a logical and ambitious Graduate
Back-End Developer to join our team and help build the engine of our online learning
platform.
As a Graduate Back-End Developer, you will be the architect of the server-side logic that
powers the iungo Academy platform. You will be responsible for building the core
functionality, managing data, and ensuring our application is robust, secure, and scalable.
Working closely with our senior developers and front-end team, you will build and
maintain the APIs that deliver a seamless learning experience to our users. This is an
incredible opportunity to develop your skills on a variety of projects and contribute to a
platform with a real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities
Develop & Maintain: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to build server-side applications and APIs.
Collaborate: Work closely with front-end developers to define and implement the APIs that will power the user interface.
Database Management: Design, create, and maintain database schemas and ensure data integrity and performance.
Optimise: Ensure applications are optimised for performance, security, and scalability to handle our growing user base.
Test & Debug: Write unit and integration tests, troubleshoot server-side issues, and debug API endpoints to ensure reliability.
Document & Deploy: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear technical documentation for our APIs and systems. You will also assist in managing our CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines to ensure the smooth and reliable shipment of code from development to production.
Learn & Grow: Actively participate in code reviews and stay up-to-date with emerging back-end technologies and best practices.
We're looking for a logical problem-solver with a genuine passion for back-end
development and a desire to learn. You should have a solid foundational knowledge of
server-side technologies and be excited to apply it in a supportive and innovative
environment.
Progression
Sustained successful performance in this role will create opportunities for progression
Into The Following Roles
Mid-Level Developer
Tutor Practitioner
Person Specification
You should hold a degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or
equivalent practical experience (e.g., bootcamp graduate, self-taught with a strong
portfolio).
Knowledge
Familiarity with and understanding of:
Software architectures and technology stacks
Product development methodologies
Customer journey research and User-Centred Design (UCD)
Skills
Demonstrating the following skills will accelerate your progress in this role:
Strong proficiency in at least one server-side programming language, such as Python (Django/Flask), Node.js (Express), Java (Spring), or C# (.NET).
A solid understanding of database principles and experience with either SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
Experience with creating and consuming RESTful APIs.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical mindset.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Other Desirable Skills Include
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker.
Understanding of authentication and authorisation concepts (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Pytest).
A portfolio of projects (e.g., via GitHub) that showcases your skills.
Behaviours
You will fit in well at iungo if you can demonstrate the following behaviours:
strong ethics and integrity
authentic nature
collaborative tendencies
insightful contributions
always learning
accountability
self-motivating
a sense of fun
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