Junior Software Developer

Chester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Kickstart Your Sofware Engineering Career With Us



We're on the lookout for

three enthusiastic Junior Developers

to join our growing product teams at Eden Interactive & Eden Ecommerce.

Whether you're a recent graduate or a self-taught junior developer, we specialise in nurturing early-career engineers -- giving you real responsibility, broad exposure, and the mentorship to become a

true full-stack engineer

. You won't be stuck in a corner writing one small component: you'll ship real features, help shape live products, and grow fast.

We love those who are curious, like to grow and aren't satisfied with just staying put as we constantly evolve and learn and support each other while it happens.

You'll be seated within a product team filled with knowledge, expertise and passionate, friendly individuals who love others learning as much as they like exploring themselves.

Why Join Eden?



Learner-first environment

focused on turning juniors into confident, capable full-stack engineers

AI-native workflows

: You'll be trained in using tools like Cursor, Chat GPT, Claude and v0.dev to supercharge your output while not forgetting the fundamentals of becoming a great engineer in your own right.

Modern tech stack exposure

-- React, PHP, SQL, React Native, Kotlin, Swift, CI/CD and more

Full-stack mindset

-- We don't do silos. You'll work across the stack, based on your products needs. You'll also work closely with others across the business so you'll get to exposure to many different areas and approaches.

Latest kit provided

-- Cutting edge laptop, dual monitor setup, and access to top development tooling.

28 days holiday

including bank holidays, growing to 33 with tenure (+3 purchasable days)

Sociable culture

with regular post-work meetups and in-house events

The Roles



Junior Mobile Engineer --

App & White Label Product

Salary:

26,500 - 29,000

You'll work on our mobile-first white-label platform supporting digital media (ebooks, audio, courses) and messaging features for partner apps.

Tech focus:

Kotlin, Swift, React Native, Expo, Readium

Junior Frontend Engineer --

Eden Ecommerce Product

Salary:

26,500 - 29,000

Help evolve , the largest Christian retailer in Europe with 250,000+ ranging from books, bibles, gifts, toys, digital assets and church supplies and equipment. A full stack ecommerce experience.

Tech focus:

React, Next.js, PHP, SQL

Junior Backend/API Engineer --

API & Data Product

Salary:

26,500 - 33,000

Power our core APIs, large-scale data pipelines, and analytics systems. Ideal for those who love architecture, automation, and performance.

Tech focus:

PHP, SQL, React, data processing, analytics

What We're Looking For



You don't need production-level experience -- just curiosity, potential, and a willingness to learn. That said, we'd love to see

evidence of exploration

in any of the following:

Technical Exposure (nice-to-have):



React / React Native PHP / Laravel Kotlin / Java Next.js / Vercel SQL (any dialect, but MySQL highly sought) Git / version control Automated testing (e.g. Selenium, PHPUnit) DevOps / CI pipelines (Gitlab Runners, Docker, etc.) Performance optimisation in React (e.g. render cycles, reducing re-renders)

Personal Qualities:



Logical reasoning

and problem-solving mindset

Empathy for users

and an appreciation for good UX

Accountability

-- willing to make mistakes, learn, and fix them

Energy and humility

-- ready to grow, collaborate, and get stuck in

Career Path



After onboarding and successful completion of your 6-month probation, you'll have the option of moving to a hybrid working model and be guided along a progression path toward mid-level and eventually senior full-stack roles, shaped around your strengths and interests.

How to Apply



Send us your CV and a brief note about your interests or experience -- we'd love to see your portfolio, GitHub profile, or side projects if you have them too (but not essential!).

If you've not gone through university (maybe straight out of A-levels or a B-Tec?) - don't feel this is limiting, get in touch and tell us what you love and what you'd love to learn along with what you love exploring in tech.

This is a junior-level role focused on building foundational skills and experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Eden is an equal opportunities employer; we celebrate diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location:

Office-based (first 6 months), then Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,500.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3586458
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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