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Graduate Computer Scientist needed with outstanding academic qualifications
Based in Central London, this growing company have an opportunity for an outstanding computer science graduate to join their development team. You would be helping create sophisticated software which is relied upon by high profile international clients to streamline complex trading and logistics. As their product continued to develop, you would play a key role in designing and implementing new capabilities and ensuring the quality and dependability of their software.
This is a challenging role where you will be involved with all parts of the technology stack including algorithm design, data engineering, UI/UX, and backend development. You will be a key part of an expert team, with colleagues from a range of technical fields, so good communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential.
Essential attributes and skills:

  • A 1st or 2.1 postgraduate degree in computer science from a world-leading university and A* and A grades at A-level (or equivalent)
  • Excellent coding skills in Java, JavaScript and/or TypeScript (above and beyond the university module/practical level)
  • Some experience of working with large existing codebases
  • Practical experience of working in commercial software development environments
    Not essential, but knowledge of UX/UI, AWS, MongoDB, or Jenkins would all be useful.
    This a great time to join this successful company as they grow their business. Based in central London, there is scope for some hybrid working once you are established in the role.
    Keywords: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, UI, UX, AWS, MongoDB, London
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    Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.
    Please apply (quoting ref: CV27425) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

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