Associate Software Engineer

At Bright, we create cutting-edge software for accounting, payroll, tax, and practice management, supported by a team of talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Together, we lead the industry with innovative solutions and unparalleled customer support.

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Belfast

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team at our fast‑growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company. As a Junior Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that empower our customers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Delivery

• Collaborate with senior engineers, technical leads, and product managers to design, code, test, and debug software applications that meet business requirements and customer needs.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis through to deployment, delivering high‑quality features and improvements on schedule.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct thorough unit testing and participate actively in code reviews to maintain code quality and identify opportunities for improvement.

Problem Solving & Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and technical challenges, ensuring the stability and reliability of our SaaS products.
• Provide second‑line support for production issues, working with the team to implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing technical debt.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including UX/UI designers, QA engineers, DevOps specialists, and product managers, to ensure seamless development and delivery of new features.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Document your work comprehensively, including code comments, technical documentation, and knowledge‑sharing materials to facilitate team collaboration.

Growth & Innovation

• Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge in software engineering, SaaS architecture, cloud technologies, and emerging industry trends through self‑learning and company‑provided training opportunities.
• Contribute innovative ideas and suggestions to improve existing products and propose new features that enhance the overall user experience.
• Stay informed about the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in SaaS development to help drive technical excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1‑2 years of commercial software engineering experience, ideally within a SaaS environment.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET/ASP.NET Core, with demonstrable experience building web applications.
• Solid understanding of modern front‑end technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL) and proficiency in writing SQL queries.
• Understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVC, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with SOLID principles and clean code practices.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Awareness of security best practices (OWASP) and web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Blazor or WebAssembly.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test‑driven development (TDD).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to message queuing systems and event‑driven architecture.
• Portfolio of personal projects or open‑source contributions that demonstrate your technical abilities and passion for software development.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension of up to 5% company contribution
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Hybrid Working opportunities
• Educational Assistance
• Family Supportive
• Free Parking
• Company Events

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