Reports to: Associate Engineering Manager

Location: Hybrid (Newmarket) and or UK Remote. (No sponsorship or relocation provided.)

Hours: 32 hours across a 4-day week (no salary sacrifice)

Salary: £25,400 - £35,000

Product: Wonde - https://www.wonde.com/

Who we are and what is important to us:

Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools.

Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier.

The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper, although as part of the Beyond team, you'll join a wider, supportive environment where you'll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group.

We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.

Who Wonde is:

Wonde is an innovative and fast-growing ed-tech scale-up that is on a mission to deliver cutting-edge technologies to improve ways of working for the education sector.

Our goal is to ensure the focus is always on the learning outcomes for the students. We do this by transforming how school data is maintained, managed and accessed by third-party applications (apps) via our simple API platform.

We are trusted by over 30,000 schools globally in the security and reliability of their technology and data.

We're committed to changing the lives of students, teachers and parents and want the help of talented individuals who will support our journey in driving better outcomes for the education sector.

Job snapshot:

As an Associate Software Engineer at Wonde, you'll collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and the broader Engineering team to help drive key business objectives. You'll gain hands-on experience with a wide range of tools and technologies while receiving strong support and mentorship to advance your career in software engineering.

What you'll be doing:

Offer expert-level guidance and troubleshooting assistance to customers using our API, ensuring smooth integration and resolving any technical challenges in a timely manner
Work closely with senior engineers throughout the development lifecycle, from planning to deployment, ensuring new features are delivered on time and aligned with business goals
Play an active role in the upkeep, optimisation, and refactoring of the company's infrastructure and codebase, ensuring it remains scalable, efficient, and reliable for an exceptional customer experience
Participate in testing of new features, ensuring high-quality standards are met before deployment, and provide feedback to enhance the overall functionality
Take part in the design, development, and refinement of both new and existing software, applying best practices to ensure maintainability, performance, and scalability
Contribute to shared codebases, ensuring consistent adherence to coding standards and practices across the team, fostering a collaborative and cohesive engineering environment

Requirements

What we're hoping you'll bring:

At least 1 year of experience in a software development role
Foundational experience in software development, with a focus on building skills in Laravel and PHP under guidance
Good understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices, with a willingness to learn and apply them in real-world projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills, eager to contribute effectively within a dynamic and evolving environment
Demonstrated passion for learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to approach challenges with creativity and guidance
Motivated and eager to take ownership of tasks, working towards delivering quality outcomes with support from senior team members
A team-oriented attitude, with the ability to collaborate efficiently and seek assistance when needed

Benefits

What you'll get:

Beyond is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing a superior customer experience.

We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be.

We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard:

4-day working week
Flexible working schedule/work-from-home opportunities
Onsite gym facilities
Annual personal and professional development budget
Buying and selling holiday scheme
Additional holiday for length of service
Annual allowance for volunteering days
Onsite trained mental health and well-being champions
Monthly lunch club (on us)
Comprehensive wellness programmes
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Electric car scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye examination scheme
Financial contribution to the set up of work-from-home environments
Use of new and leading technology in the form of apple products
Frequent company-funded social events
Office closure between Christmas & New Year
Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive employee referral scheme
Casual Dress Code

In addition to the above, you'll have access to our ‘take your pick' benefits scheme, which is tailored specifically to you and includes:

Enhanced pension payments
Retail vouchers
Private medical insurance
Dental plan

If you're selected, we'll guide you through the following checks as part of our offer process:

DBS Check: Verification of criminal records
Right to Work: Confirmation of legal work eligibility
References: Automated verification based on HMRC records

We're excited about finding the right person for this position! With the dynamic market conditions, we're not setting a fixed application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we'll be filling the role once we find the perfect match.

At Beyond, we celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you need any accommodations during the application process, please don't hesitate to call or email us.

https://www.beyondco.com/

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