Junior Software Developer

Job Location

COBALT PARK GO

Job Description

Are you ready to kickstart your tech career with the top-rated company for graduates in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)? Do you want to be part of a company that develops the next generation of leaders in technology?

Join us as a Junior Software Developer at our Cobalt Office in Newcastle Upon Tyne! This entry level non-management role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of our innovative Software Development team within P&G’s Global Consumer Relations Organisation. We focus on cultivating expertise in application development and coding to create global solutions for new applications and enhance existing Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms.

What To Expect:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications and integrations across platforms like Salesforce and Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and architect high-quality software solutions.
• Develop IT solutions using Python and related libraries for AI applications.
• Build scalable data pipelines utilizing technologies like Pandas, NumPy, or Spark.
• Apply Agile and DevOps practices to deliver effective solutions.
• Understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing DevOps processes and explore new technologies.

What We Offer You:

• Responsibilities as of Day 1:  you will feel the ownership of your work and your impact on the business from the very beginning.
• Build from Within Career: You'll collaborate with passionate individuals and receive both formal training and day-to-day mentoring from your manager. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it’s with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step.
• Multifaceted, and supportive work environment: Employees are at the core of P&G, we value every individual and promote work/life balance.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Matched Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days' Holiday and your very own 'Flex4Me' fund where you can allocate a proportion of your benefits to what matters most to you.

Job Qualifications

What We Look For:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an IT discipline (if currently studying towards this, must have an expected graduation of summer 2025).
• Understanding of software development principles and design patterns e.g., Object Oriented Programming.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with AI/Machine Learning libraries e.g., NLP, Computer Vision.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP) and ability to write clean code.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and understanding of branching and merging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience with Salesforce Lightning Experience and Lightning Web Components.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce platform features (e.g., Apex, Visualforce) and integration patterns (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs).
• Proficiency in Salesforce data modeling, database concepts, and security models.

Right to work

For this role, you will need to provide your own, continuous (i.e. not time limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000133283

Job Segmentation

Recent Grads/Entry Level (Job Segmentation)