Details
1110619
University of Staffordshire
20/04/2026
Ongoing
Mon to Friday - Start time flexible between 8am and 9am - 38.3 hours per week
Smart Casual
Pay
£27,000
£30,000
Description
Role
Our client is a growing UK insurance brokerage with a modern, in-house development team building real systems that directly impact the business — from pricing engines and fraud detection to automation and AI-driven tools.
We’re looking for a Graduate/Junior Software Developer eager to learn, build, and grow. You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to develop your skills.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be working on live systems from day one, supported by experienced developers who will help you grow into a confident, capable engineer.
Duties and responsibilities
What You’ll Be Working On
- Real-world PHP applications used across the business.
- Internal systems that support underwriting, pricing, and operations.
- Automation tools that interact with third-party insurance platforms (APIs and browser automation)
- Converting business rules and rating logic into working code.
- Exposure to AI-assisted workflows and data-driven systems
What You’ll Learn
- Writing clean, maintainable PHP code using object-oriented principles.
- Working with databases and writing SQL queries- Understanding how large systems are structured (MVC frameworks)
- Debugging and improving existing codebases.
- How APIs and integrations work in real environments.
- How business logic (like pricing rules) is translated into code
Skills and experience
What We’re Looking For
- A recent graduate (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Basic understanding of PHP or similar programming languages.
- Some exposure to databases or SQL.
- Interest in backend development and problem-solving.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
Nice to have (but not essential)
- JavaScript knowledge.
- Node.js
- Git or version control.
- Any personal or university projects.
Location
Kidsgrove
Benefits
- Real career progression — not just a “junior role”
- Learn from experienced developers in a supportive team
- Work on meaningful systems used across the business
- Exposure to AI, automation, and modern development practices
- Structured growth as your skills develop
Location & Benefits
- Office-based in Stoke-on-Trent (hybrid after probation)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 33)
- Birthday off- Pension & health plan
- Paid CII qualifications
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking