Junior Platform Developer

Junior Platform Developer Are you eager to learn and grow as a Platform Developer? Are you passionate about continuous improvements of user products? About our Team You will be joining a team who are using cutting-edge technologies to build and maintain key elements of our platform, such as CMS, publishing systems and our website application. The team are collaborative, professional and dedicated to helping our customers and you'll gain exposure to a variety of third-party integrations to services like Apple News, Fastly, Sendgrid, Stripe and more. About the Role ReedPop are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable and driven individual who encourages others to meet and exceed their own high standards. You will be keen to investigate, evaluate and build using new technologies in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Developing correct, maintainable code that solves business problems. Building scalable web services/applications within our platform and deliver them to the business on schedule. Ensuring the continued correctness and performance of code through automated testing. Collaborating with peer developers to build technical specifications for platform projects. Participating in discussions and critiquing engineering decisions together; participating in activities like pair programming and code review. Requirements Possess experience in a common web backend language. e.g. Python, Node.js, PHP, etc. Be able to learn and build with new technologies. Possesses enthusiasm for building digital products with web application frameworks. Have knowledge or understanding of Linux server administration and ops. Have knowledge or understanding of Automated unit and acceptance testing. Have knowledge or understanding of building and consuming web services and third-party APIs. Have knowledge or understanding of writing SQL. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to create magical experiences and continual connections at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. We are passionate about making a positive impact on society and we are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment, a place where people can grow, thrive and make an impact. We embrace diverse talent and opinions to be the best place for our customers to build their business AND the best place for entrepreneurial people to build their careers. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. This employer is a corporate member of myGwork - LGBTQ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.