Junior Developer at GoCardless

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>About us</strong></h3> <p>At GoCardless we believe bank payments are the best way to pay and get paid. We also believe that bank account data is a powerful tool to make better, faster decisions. We’re making it easy to use both- for businesses everywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>GoCardless is used for domestic and international payments by 75,000+ organisations and counting, processing more than $30 billion across 30 countries. We’re an award-winning London based fintech, with additional offices in Riga, Paris, Melbourne and New York.</p> <p>And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, <strong>we encourage you to apply!</strong></p></div><h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <p>We are in search of a dynamic and talented person to join us as a Junior Developer. You will have the opportunity to grow within the developers' team and to evolve your skills in IT development or any other department.</p> <p>We are looking for people that are passionate about what they do and don't come to work simply because they are paid to do so. If you enjoy hard problems to solve, value learning and want to create an impact, then this is a place for you.</p> <h3><strong>What excites you&nbsp;</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Dive into API documentation:</strong> Explore and review APIs, gaining a deep understanding of their intricacies. Contribute to seamless integrations with cutting-edge technologies.</li> <li><strong>Shape integration future: </strong>Create integrations adhering to predefined structures, ensuring smooth interactions between systems for an enhanced user experience.</li> <li><strong>Learn Python programming: </strong>Perfect your Python skills, writing clean, efficient, and scalable code. Be at the forefront of delivering high-quality solutions to complex problems.</li> <li><strong>Be a testing champion:</strong> Meticulously test and ensure system reliability and functionality. Maintain our high standards and deliver exceptional products to customers.</li> <li>Tackle technical hurdles: Put your problem-solving abilities to the test, finding innovative solutions. Demonstrate resourcefulness in keeping our systems running smoothly.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What excites us&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Build on your programming foundation: </strong>Join us to learn Python programming, no previous experience required! Expand your skill set and dive into a versatile language with our support.</li> <li><strong>Express yourself fluently:</strong> Strong written and verbal English skills are essential for effective communication within our collaborative team. Grow alongside talented individuals who share your passion for programming.</li> <li><strong>Fuel your passion for programming: </strong>At GoCardless, we value your enthusiasm. Bring your passion to the table and actively contribute to our projects. This is where your love for coding will be nurtured and celebrated.</li> <li><strong>Embrace your organisational skills:</strong> Be empowered to be organised. Take ownership of your projects, thrive, and excel in our supportive and flexible environment.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Base salary range:</strong> €1,433 to €1,792 gross monthly</p> <p><br>Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data.&nbsp; Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>(some of) The good stuff</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Wellbeing </strong>- stay healthy with dedicated support and medical coverWork away scheme - gives you the option to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period</li> <li><strong>Adaptive Working</strong> - allows you to work flexibly, around your lifestyle</li> <li><strong>Equity</strong> - all permanently employed GCs get equity to help you make a valuable contribution</li> <li><strong>Parental leave</strong> - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventureLearning Budget - lead your own development with an annual learning budget</li> <li><strong>Time off</strong> - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’)</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Life at GoCardless&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p>We're an organisation defined by our&nbsp;<a href="https://gocardless.com/g/values-operating-principles/">values</a>; We <em>start with why </em>before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We<em> act with integrity</em>, always. We <em>care deeply</em> about what we do and we know it's essential that we <em>be humble </em>whilst we do it. Working this way creates the GC magic- the reason we all love showing up to work.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion</strong></h3> <p>We’re building the bank payment network of the future and our ambition is to move money anywhere, for anything, for anyone. If we’re going to achieve this goal, we need to build a team of ‘GeeCee’s’ that is as wonderfully diverse as the world we live in - with a multitude of perspectives, experiences &amp; backgrounds.</p> <p>We’ve got a long way to go, but here’s how we’re doing as of June 2022;</p> <p><strong>Female Employees</strong> - 46%</p> <p><strong>Ethnic background </strong>- 32%</p> <p><strong>Identify as LGBTQIA</strong> - 10%</p> <p><strong>Neurodivergent</strong> - 9%</p> <p>We’re rooting for you during your application and GoCardless aims to provide reasonable adjustments to make our recruitment process as remarkable and accessible as we can. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you need extra support.</p> <p>If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives&nbsp;<a href="https://gocardless.com/about/careers/">here</a> as well as our latest <a href="https://gocardless.com/assets/40w0m41bmydz/3hqJy4SUqZqW3BmBHlESUe/d1c7932b97b8a8ebcd0fb07418432fe9/GoCardless_Diversity___Inclusion_Report_2022.pdf">D&amp;I Report</a>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Sustainability&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p>We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. In 2021 we became co-founders of the&nbsp;<a href="https://techzero.technation.io/">Tech Zero coalition</a>, a group of businesses committed to taking climate action as part of the UNFCCC <a href="https://unfccc.int/climate-action/race-to-zero-campaign">Race to Zero</a>. We aim to reduce our impact and to create positive change on the natural world. Check out our sustainability <a href="https://gocardless.com/sustainability/">action plan</a> here.&nbsp;</p> <p>Find out more about Life at GoCardless via <a href="http://twitter.com/GoCardlessEng">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/lifeatgocardless">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://linkedin.com/company/gocardless">LinkedIn</a>.&nbsp;</p></div>