Job Description

Description

About SportPursuit:

SportPursuit is the leading online retailer specialising in premium sports and outdoor brands. We partner with top brands to offer our members exclusive access to limited-time deals on high-quality gear. We're passionate about sports and the outdoors, and we're building a world-class technology platform to support our rapid growth

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining our core platform, working on a variety of projects that impact millions of users. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be mentored by senior engineers and given the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects from day one.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain features for our e-commerce platform using PHP and Python. Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems and features. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes. Work with AWS Lambda and other cloud technologies to build scalable and reliable systems. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our platform. Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. Contribute to the improvement of our existing codebase and infrastructure.

Requirements

A little bit about you:

To thrive in the Sportpursuit team you will have a problem-solving mindset, able to respond to challenges with creative solutions. You will be a team player and will be willing to get stuck in, one of our key values at Sportscape. We actively encourage everyone in the Sportpursuit team to continue to develop and build new skills so a willingness to learn will be important. We do however require a few specifics from you.

To be successful in this role you must have:

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with Python/PHP or similar languages. Demonstrable personal projects or contributions to open source projects will be highly regarded. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Nice to have but not essential:

Experience with AWS Lambda or other serverless technologies. Familiarity with other AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS). Experience with testing frameworks. Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and processes. Understanding of Agile development methodologies. A passion for sports and the outdoors!

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive work environment. Mentorship and training opportunities to help you grow your skills. Friendly and dynamic working environment with a Core Hours working pattern! Our Core Hours are 10am-4pm. Make up the rest of your time when you like Holiday - get stuck into your adventures. 25 days of holiday a year as standard with the opportunity to purchase an additional 7 days extra! Our Bank Holidays are flexible as well. Work anywhere in the world for up to 30 working days a year! Workplace pension - we're set up with The People's Pension to make sure we're contributing to help you save for retirement. Learning and Development budget available to all employees. Staff discount for access to great quality kit. Lunch & Learn sessions. Socials - A social budget which grows every time we hit budget, with a social team that just loves using it!

Hybrid working model where we are mostly remote

. But don't worry when you're in the office we'll have lots of free food and drink - help yourself to tea and coffee as well as healthy snacks and fresh fruit. Other treats are also on hand - Chocolate Hobnobs are an office favourite!

Salary: 31,000 per annum

Please note that we currently do not hold a sponsorship license for work in the UK.

Please note that as a part of the process we will be asking candidates to complete a psychometric test.

Closing date: 18th September 2025

More about the SportPursuit Team:

SportPursuit fuels sporting adventure with affordable, great quality kit. Founded in 2011, SportPursuit is an innovative online retailer with over 10 million members across the UK, Europe and beyond. We hunt down the best deals available online on a wide range of quality sports and outdoor brands and create an inspiring, personalised shopping

experience for

each customer. Everyone in the SportPursuit team has the opportunity to make a difference and help grow the business.

Our Values:

? Surprise and Delight

? Make a Difference

? Make it Count

? Get Stuck In #MyPursuit

Diversity at SportPursuit:

SportPursuit recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. SportPursuit are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it.

Use of AI:

We encourage the innovative use of AI to enhance your application. Nevertheless, our evaluation will focus on the relevance, accuracy, and authenticity of the content, ensuring any AI assistance contributes to a clear and genuine representation of your skills and experience. Applications that seem to overwhelmingly rely on generic AI-generated content, without demonstrating a clear understanding of the role or your unique qualifications, may not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW9 6DE