Job Description:
Junior Software Developer
Location: Farnborough, UK
Work Pattern: Full-time, Onsite
Department: Software Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking a Software Developer to join our software engineering team at our Farnborough facility. This is a hands-on technical role where you will be part of a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions and conducting code reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with a team of software engineers developing software, products and solutions and conducting code reviews.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of software activities on time and within scope
- Participate in investigation activities and technology assessments
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team
- Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to maintain code quality and best practices
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience)
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering and development
- Experience of C/C++ programming with hands-on experience in production environments
- Experience of Linux operating systems
- Experience of Python programming with experience in real-world projects
- Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, CI/CD)
- Awareness of the principles of version control systems
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- A willingness to develop new technical skills
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Awareness of software architecture and design patterns
- Awareness of secure coding principles
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for high-level security clearance and meet the following criteria:
• UK national and British passport holder
• Sole nationality
• Minimum 5 years' UK residency
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career progression within a global technology company
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology is a leading independent, end-to-end IT services company. We deliver innovative technology solutions and services that help enterprises run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing costs, and enabling digital transformation across the enterprise.
DXC Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and professional experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant software engineering and development experience
- Hands-on production experience with C/C++ programming
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Real-world project experience with Python programming
- Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices, including Agile, Scrum, and CI/CD
- Awareness of version control systems
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Willingness to develop new technical skills
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Awareness of software architecture and design patterns
- Awareness of secure coding principles
- Eligibility for high-level security clearance
- UK national and British passport holder
- Sole nationality
- Minimum 5 years of UK residency
DXC Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DXC Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by DXC Technology.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple national carrier options and plan types, with HSA eligibility where applicable. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision lineup is broad and comparable to large-firm offerings.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with employer matching and an annual true-up is available, with standard vesting provisions. This structure can help employees capture matching contributions over the year if contribution rates vary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or “unlimited” vacation is offered for many U.S. roles instead of accrual-based PTO. Feedback suggests the approach can support work-life balance when team norms allow adequate time away.
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What We Do
DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC.
