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Graduate Software Engineer

Graduate Software Engineer

Remote

United kingdom

£ 28,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

12-03-2026

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript PHP Problem-solving Data collection Motivation Architecture Programming Analytics

Job Specifications

A data-led digital business is hiring a Junior Software Developer to support the development of large-scale data acquisition and web scraping systems.

This role is ideal for a Computer Science graduate or early career developer who wants to work on complex technical challenges around automated data collection, web access and scalable systems. The team currently works with PHP but are open to developers with backgrounds in Python, JavaScript or Java who are keen to learn.

Role: Junior Software Developer (Data Acquisition / Web Scraping)

Salary: £28,000

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the development of automated web scraping and data acquisition systems
Working with engineers to collect structured and unstructured data from websites at scale
Building and maintaining scripts and services that interact with modern websites
Helping design systems that handle rate limiting, request validation and large data volumes
Collaborating with data engineers to ensure extracted data flows into analytics pipelines
Learning how to build resilient systems that operate reliably in production environments

What you’ll need:

Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical subject
Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Experience with at least one language such as PHP, Python, JavaScript or Java
Interest in web technologies, automation and data extraction
Understanding of HTTP requests, APIs and web architecture is beneficial
Curiosity and motivation to work on technically complex challenges

What’s on offer:

£28,000 starting salary
Opportunity to work on complex engineering problems early in your career
Exposure to scalable data systems and automation frameworks
Supportive engineering environment with strong learning opportunities

This role would suit a technically curious graduate who enjoys solving difficult problems and wants to build systems that operate at scale.

About the Company

Founded in 2018, Digital Waffle is a leading tech & digital recruitment agency. We are dedicated to finding and matching the best digital talent with growing businesses across the UK, EU, and USA. As a trusted tech recruitment agency, we focus on roles in marketing, technology, IT, data, and operations. Digital Waffle takes pride in making the recruitment process smooth and efficient, ensuring the perfect fit for both employers and candidates. Tech and digital recruitment is not just our business; it's our passion. With an... Know more