Junior Software Engineer

Job Title:

Junior Software Engineer

About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry. Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

We are on these too! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter@SkyhighSecurity.

Role Overview:

Working in an Agile software development team, you will be working on the development and testing of core security software
You will be creating and maintaining critical infrastructure required by the team or researching new technologies for future security solutions.
You will collaborate closely with your immediate colleagues, having daily meetings to discuss and share work tasks.
You will develop a broad range of skills required to fulfil the needs of the team including software design, development, testing as well as considering the legal and security aspects of the software development process.

About you: 

• Proven programming skills in the development of front-end UI applications using a framework such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.

• Experience in developing software using Java or Python as an object-oriented programming language.

• An ability to solve problems in an efficient manner

• An interest and enthusiasm for working with new technologies

• Excellent verbal and written English skills

• An ability to communicate ideas and describe your work using visual aids where appropriate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, grade 2.1 or above

• Eligible to work in the UK

• Nice to have:

  • Software development on both Linux and Windows platforms

  • Experience in one or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Java, Python, XML, Shell script, Jenkins, GitHub, Databases, Virtualization, Containers, unit testing, Gherkin/Cucumber

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.