Graduate Software Engineer
You'll write, test and maintain code in Java, C++ or JavaScript as a graduate engineer at an independent UK gaming studio. The team builds the in-house gaming platform, software and physical cabinets from the ground up for products used in pubs, clubs and arcades nationwide.
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Junior Software Engineer
£28,000–£30,000
Birmingham (On-site)
C++ / Java / JavaScript
£28-30k
daniel.massey@searchability.com
A brilliant opportunity for a recent graduate to launch their software engineering career with an established, independent gaming studio in Birmingham. You'll join a close-knit, highly skilled development team building software from the ground up — a rare chance to learn fast, get hands-on with real products from day one, and grow quickly alongside experienced engineers who genuinely invest in the people around them.
About the client
Our client is a privately owned, independent UK game design studio based in Birmingham with seven years of operation behind them. Everything is designed, developed and built in-house — from the gaming platform through to the physical cabinets — giving their team full ownership across the stack. Their products feature across pubs, clubs and arcades nationwide, and they're proud to be one of the leading providers of fresh, dynamic digital gaming content in the market. As a growing business, they're at an exciting stage and keen to bring in fresh talent to develop for the long term.
What you'll be doing
Writing, testing and maintaining clean, reliable code in Java, C++ or JavaScript
Working closely with senior engineers to develop new features and games
Contributing to the in-house gaming platform and product suite
Learning the wider tech stack and development process end to end
Collaborating across the team to bring designs through to finished, working software
What we're looking for
A recent graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
Solid foundational knowledge of Java, C++ or JavaScript
A genuine passion for software development and a hunger to learn
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A team player who's happy working fully on-site in Birmingham
Able to demonstrate coding ability through projects, placements or coursework
What's on offer
Genuine, structured career growth with clear scope to progress quickly
Hands-on mentorship from a talented, experienced engineering team
Exposure to the full development lifecycle, from design through to build
The chance to work on live products used by players across the country
A collaborative, sociable team environment in a Birmingham studio