Junior Software Developer (Graduate Opportunity)

Company: Simplyhealth
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Location: Andover
Job Description:

Junior Software Developer (Graduate Opportunity)

  • Junior Software Developer (Graduate Opportunity)

About The Role

Graduate Software Developer

Contract – Permanent

Location – Hybrid with once-weekly travel to Andover Office (live within 30 miles)

Hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

We’renot just your average health company;we’reaimingto revolutionise access to healthcarein the UKby offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring themtomake the most of theirwellbeing.Added to thatwe’rethe first health insurer in the UKtobe awardedB-Corpstatusin recognitionof our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.

Just graduated and looking for your first step into the world of technology? This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to kick-start a rewarding career in software engineering, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop highly sought-after technical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We’re looking for ambitious graduates who are naturally curious, love solving problems, and want to play a key role in creating exceptional digital experiences. Whether you’ve studied Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Mathematics, or have developed technical skills through personal projects, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career.

Why Join Us?

As a Junior Quality Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional delivery squad where your work will directly contribute to building high-quality digital products used by real customers.

You’ll receive hands-on mentoring from experienced Quality Engineers, developers, and product professionals while gaining exposure to modern testing practices, automation frameworks, Agile delivery, and software development methodologies.

This is a genuine career development opportunity where you’ll be encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow your technical expertise from day one.

What You’ll Be Learning

  • Gain practical experience with industry-leading automation frameworks such as Playwright.
  • Learn how automated testing integrates into CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery.
  • Develop your scripting and automation skills through real-world projects.
  • Use testing tools, logs, diagnostics, and data to investigate issues and support quality improvements.

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Design and execute functional, regression, exploratory, and automated tests.
  • Learn how to identify, log, and verify software defects.
  • Understand how quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Build confidence in assessing risk and ensuring products meet customer expectations.

Best Practice Engineering Principles

  • Develop your understanding of testing techniques such as risk-based testing and boundary value analysis.
  • Learn modern engineering approaches including Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), and Shift-Left Testing.
  • Become a passionate advocate for quality, helping teams identify risks early and deliver better outcomes.
  • Partner with developers, product managers, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and solutions.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute your ideas and insights.
  • Learn how high-performing technology teams collaborate to deliver value quickly and effectively.

About You

We’re less interested in extensive experience and more interested in potential.

You could be the ideal candidate if you:

Have recently graduated or are early in your technology career

Have some exposure to coding, software testing, automation tools, or technical problem-solving

Are naturally curious and enjoy learning new technologies

Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work

Are resilient, proactive, and eager to develop your skills

Enjoy collaborating with others and contributing ideas

Have a genuine interest in software quality and technology

Your Recruitment Journey

This role has been designed as a true entry point into Quality Engineering. You’ll start by building foundations and, as your confidence grows, you’ll progressively take ownership of more complex testing activities, automation projects, and quality initiatives.

With structured coaching, continuous feedback, and exposure to experienced engineers, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to build a successful long-term career in software quality, engineering, and technology.

Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits

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Posted: October 11th, 2026