Junior Engineer

At Findmypast, we're passionate about helping people discover, preserve and share their family stories. Through innovative technology, historical records and engaging digital experiences, we connect millions of people with their past.

We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our Product & Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is eager to learn, grow and contribute to products used by customers around the world.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you'll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, helping to design, develop, test and maintain software that delivers real value to our customers. You'll be supported by experienced engineers, receive coaching and feedback, and gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.

Whether your experience comes from university, an apprenticeship, a placement year, personal projects or an early-career role, we're looking for curious problem-solvers who are passionate about technology and excited to build their skills in a modern engineering environment.

What you'll be doing

• Developing, testing and maintaining software components and services.
• Contributing to the delivery of customer-facing products and internal platforms.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of software defects and technical issues.
• Participating in code reviews, testing activities and software releases.
• Working with established development tools, frameworks and engineering practices.
• Collaborating with engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contributing to team learning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Growing your technical capability through hands-on experience, mentoring and professional development.

Why join Findmypast?

• Work on products that help millions of people uncover and preserve their family history.