Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer – Lincoln (LN6)

• Salary £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid working

Who are MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we now offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation.

MASS are an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact. We value difference and diverse thinking. We're interested in aptitude and willingness to learn more so than experience.

About the role

Will you be completing your Computing degree this spring or have you recently graduated, and are looking for a hands-on role working on exciting projects? Are you someone who will take pride in quality, values teamwork and collaboration and who has the aptitude for technology and wants to work with a highly experienced team who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and nurturing new talent into the industry. 

We’re expecting that you’ll be looking for a business where you will be recognised for all the effort you put into getting things done, and where you can see the difference, you’re making. Here's a snapshot of what life at MASS looks like: » Life at MASS.

If a life at MASS sounds right for you, look no further – we’ve been expecting you!

Your day to day

You will contribute in agile teams designing and developing software products and projects which will be varied but are likely to include application development and data management systems in defence. The successful candidate will be required to hold security clearance to at least SC level.

The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more

An interest in computing and programming using languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or SQL. Don't worry if you haven't used them all because our team can show you how. We're more interested in finding candidates with the right aptitude to learn than the experience you already have.

Your benefits

• An annual pay review in May, benchmarked against industry.
• Discretionary bonus scheme in July
• Life assurance 4 x basic salary
• A choice of two personal pension schemes, both matched by MASS up to 5%
• Two Share Save schemes through our parent company Cohort PLC
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers through our benefits portal
• Salary sacrifice electric and hybrid leasing scheme
• Discount on bikes through cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance and dental care scheme
• Free, confidential, support 24-7 through our employee assistance programme
• £240 annual allowance on anything that supports your wellbeing
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay (6 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, 20 weeks statutory pay)
• Shared parental leave
• 2 volunteering days a year
• The MASS Applause: A way to say thank you to a colleague, with a chance to win a £75 voucher every month
• MASS Achievement Awards: Annual awards celebrating colleagues who have lived our values, with prizes of up to £1000
• Cohort Business Excellence Awards: Annual awards ceremony celebrating colleagues across Cohort with prizes of up to £1000

Our non-negotiables:

• You must be eligible to work and live in the UK
• Please note you must be willing to undergo and maintain appropriate UK government SC-Level security clearance

Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!