Context and purpose
LearningCog is a leadership, management and sales training and development consultancy. We work closely with organisations to create practical learning solutions that improve individual, team and business performance.
Technology is an important part of how we deliver and develop those solutions. As Junior Software Developer, you will support the continued development, testing and improvement of LearningCog’s digital products and internal technology platforms.
Working with the Software Developer and the wider LearningCog team, you will contribute to real projects while receiving guidance, feedback and practical experience. As your skills and confidence grow, you will take ownership of increasingly complex work.
This is an early-career role. It is suitable for a recent graduate or for someone who has developed equivalent skills through a placement, internship, bootcamp, employment, freelance work or personal projects.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
- Contribute to the development, testing and maintenance of LearningCog’s technology platforms.
- Build and improve accessible, responsive web interfaces.
- Test new features, user journeys and system updates before release.
- Identify, investigate and clearly document bugs and technical issues.
- Support backend development tasks under guidance, with responsibility increasing over time.
- Write clean, readable and maintainable code appropriate to the task.
- Use GitHub and GitHub Projects to manage assigned work, update progress and raise blockers.
- Record fixes, setup instructions, testing steps and other useful technical guidance.
- Take part in regular check-ins, code reviews and project discussions.
- Work constructively with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand requirements.
- Learn and apply effective development, testing, security and documentation practices.
- Manage clearly defined tasks across multiple projects, asking for support when needed.
- Reports to: Software Developer (day-to-day); Managing Director (overall accountability)
Development and support
LearningCog will support the successful candidate through:
- Day-to-day guidance from the Software Developer.
- Regular check-ins, feedback and constructive code review.
- Practical experience across frontend development, backend development and testing.
- Clear objectives and progressively more challenging work as capability develops.
Essential criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Some practical software or web development experience gained through study, a placement, employment, a bootcamp, freelance work or personal projects.
- Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Foundational programming ability in JavaScript, Python or a comparable language.
- An understanding of how frontend and backend components work together in a web application.
- A logical approach to problem-solving, testing and investigating errors.
- A passion for writing clear, readable and maintainable code.
- Clear verbal and written communication, including the ability to explain progress and blockers.
- A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback and continue learning.
- An organised, collaborative and dependable approach to assigned work.
Desirable criteria
- React or another modern frontend framework.
- Python/Django.
- Git or GitHub.
- REST APIs and integrating frontend and backend systems.
- Relational databases or data modelling.
- Content management systems.
- AWS or another cloud platform.
- Web accessibility, automated testing or software security fundamentals.
Behaviours
- Curious, proactive and willing to learn.
- Comfortable asking for clarification and transparent when stuck or unsure.
- Receptive to guidance, feedback and code review.
- Detail-focused when developing, testing and documenting work.
- Practical and interested in building useful, reliable software.
- Positive, flexible and able to adapt when priorities change.
- Able to work independently on clearly defined tasks while knowing when to seek support.
Application and selection notes
- Applicants should submit a CV and short covering note explaining their interest in the role, relevant project experience and what they would like to learn next.
- A portfolio, GitHub profile or code sample may be included but is optional. Applicants will not be disadvantaged if their work cannot be shared publicly.
- Selection will assess potential, foundational skills and approach to problem-solving, not only previous commercial experience.
- Closing Date for Applications: Monday 14th September 2026
- Shortlist of application and responses to applications by Friday 18th September
- Interviews to take place week commencing 28th September 2026.
- Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
- Learning Cog will not sponsor a visa for this role
Equal opportunities and adjustments
LearningCog welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates who need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know.
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton BN1 9SB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN1 9SB
