Junior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly ambitious Software Engineer to focus on the productionisation, running, and scaling of the platform, alongside the development of the platform, integration with the models, and servicing our enterprise APIs.

Who are we?

Our unique AI-powered natural language processor has worked through billions of data points related to planning applications and further data sets to create a tool that offers tangible, insightful feedback on the likelihood of getting your application accepted.

Planda uses real-time data to assess previous applications that were similar to yours, the performance of those applications in your area, and billions of other references to provide you with the most comprehensive prediction on whether or not your application is likely to get accepted, as well as detailed reasoning as to why.

About this Role

We’re a dynamic, tenacious, and ambitious startup, and we’re looking for engineers to come on board and join our team in taking Planda to the next level! We are seeking a highly ambitious Software Engineer to focus on the productionisation, running, and scaling of the platform, alongside the development of the platform, integration with the models, and servicing our enterprise APIs.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a scrum environment with well-refined user stories and delivering visual components following the Atomic Design principles. You will also be responsible for implementing application logic and state, as well as well-scoped endpoints and cloud functions following API specifications, data models, and technical diagrams. You will participate in code reviews to be provided with feedback to ensure code quality, consistency, and fast progression.

Some info about the role:

  • Development of new product suite: Frontend, backend, It’ll be a blank canvas for you to make a big impact!
  • There’s an opportunity to become a well-rounded engineer and gain insights into how complex systems are designed and built over time and changing requirements
  • Full-stack web
  • Development cycle: bi-weekly scrum
  • It’ll be a ‘learn on the job’ kind of role with an ‘Own the ticket’ culture: solve a task with your approach or ask for help if you get stuck. Improve with code reviews

Must Haves’

  • A passion for software development
  • Be curious, ask questions
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
  • Strong understanding of SQL
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Received a degree in computer science, maths and statistics, or physics

Nice to Haves’

  • Understanding of NoSQL database technologies
  • Understanding of the agile manifesto and practices
  • Understanding of microservices and cloud infrastructure
  • Python

Rewards

  • Unlimited Holiday
  • Excellent Opportunities for Progression
  • Ongoing Training, Development, and Support
  • Unique and Exciting Incentives
  • A Fantastic Team and Company Culture
  • An opportunity to make a Big Impact and kick start your career!
  • Company charity days!

Our Values

  • Customers first - We strive to obsess over ensuring our customers succeed. If we ensure our customers do well, we all do well. Simple.
  • Innovation - Ways of working are forever changing, we innovate and invent these processes. We are constantly questioning the ways in which the industry works and innovating solutions to streamline processes.
  • Passion - We have only just got started, and there is plenty more to be done. We are passionate about reshaping the norms whilst developing new products, and that is what drives us.
  • People - We know that teamwork makes the dream work. That's why we hire the best talent to join our team. Passion, drive, collaboration, and trust are key attributes to our culture.

Our Culture

At Planda, we are Dynamic and Results Driven. We have a Supportive, Customer-Centric, Ambitious Culture where people who join our team experience fantastic benefits, both in and out of the role. It’s a Target-Driven Environment, and we love to celebrate our successes! We believe in equal opportunities for all. If you see a role that you are interested in but feel you may not be qualified or the right fit, we encourage you to apply! We believe that a great workplace starts with our people and represents the diverse and wonderful world we live in!

Mike Taylor
(Head of Talent)
We believe in equal opportunities for all. If you see a role that you are interested in but feel you may not be qualified or the right fit, we encourage you to apply! We believe that a great workplace starts with our people and represents the diverse and wonderful world we live in!