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Haystack

Graduate Software Engineer

Remote

United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

12-03-2026

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Skills

Python Java C# PHP CSS SQL Programming jquery SQL Server Azure AWS Software Development Agile SDLC Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Graduate Software Developer | Remote | United Kingdom | Remote | £25,000 - £30,000

We're working with a well-established financial services technology powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. They are looking for a high-flying Computer Science graduate to join their elite engineering team and master a modern tech stack including C#, SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure.

This is a rare chance to break into the fintech space with a company that prioritizes mentorship and technical excellence. You will work on real-world production systems from day one, transitioning your academic knowledge into professional software engineering skills within a fast-paced Agile environment.

The Role

• Engineering high-performance applications using C#, PHP, and SQL Server within an Agile workflow.

• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial design to deployment on Microsoft Azure.

• Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code while participating in rigorous peer code reviews.

• Collaborating with senior mentors to solve complex technical challenges and optimize internal business systems.

• Implementing modern front-end updates using jQuery, CSS, and MVC frameworks to enhance user experience.

What You'll Need

• A completed First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science (Essential - applications without this cannot be considered).

• Solid foundations in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and experience with C#, Java, PHP, or Python.

• Strong database skills with the ability to write efficient SQL queries and manage relational data.

• A genuine passion for cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure or AWS infrastructure.

• Full right to work in the UK (the company is unable to provide sponsorship for Student or Graduate/PSW visas).

What's On Offer

• Fully remote working model providing total flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.

• Massive investment in your professional growth with dedicated time for learning and industry certifications.

• Competitive starting package including a performance-based bonus scheme and salary review after your probation period.

• Comprehensive benefits including a health plan, home-office equipment budget, and structured mentoring from senior engineers.

Apply via Haystack today!

About the Company

Discover Haystack - the UK's fastest growing tech hiring marketplace. Driven by our award-winning mobile app and web platform, Haystack connects active and passive tech talent directly with hiring managers and talent acquisition teams. We're trusted by over 150,000+ UK-based techies, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Football Radar to established e... Know more