Job Description

Hours: 35


Salary: 23,459.80 - 27,319.50


Location: Cardiff /Bristol (In Person)


Contract: 6 month FTC with option to extend or make permanent



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