Junior Software Engineer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
11-04-2025
Job Specifications
Are you prepared to explore the ever-changing landscape of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Expana is a leading independent provider of this data for the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and capital goods industries. We offer our data and insights through various cloud-based SaaS products, as well as APIs and Data Feeds.
Join us in contributing to our continued success!
Expana is looking for skilled software engineer to contribute to our B2B SaaS applications. This role is ideal for candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience who are eager to apply their skills to impactful projects built in a modern, state-of-the-art tech stack.
You will be working with a diverse set of stakeholders spanning product development, design, sales, and customer success to plan and deliver software solutions that deliver value for customers and generate a return for the business.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain components of the company's platform, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions.
Ensure that developed solutions have adequate monitoring and support procedures.
Collaborate with team members to establish and follow engineering best practices.
Work with other teams throughout the organization to understand requirements and provide technical context.
Skills & Qualifications
Ability to travel when required
Can adapt to tight and changing deadlines, occasionally requiring irregular working hours
Resilient and able to persevere through setbacks
Educated to degree level or relevant industry experience
Business-level English is a must
Experience building modern web-based applications in a containerised environment with CI/CD
Experience with at least one part the full technology stack of SaaS application, including databases, APIs, instrumentation and observability.
Experience of working independently, with a self-starter attitude.
Ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely to peers and engineering leadership.
You will be responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of components of Expana’s Platform.
You will report to an Engineering Manager.
We will not be able to sponsor any candidate for this role
Our Core Values at Expana
At Expana, we take great pride in our core values, which guide our actions and shape our culture:
Brilliance: We strive for excellence in everything we do, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver outstanding results.
Connected: We believe in the power of collaboration and communication. By fostering strong relationships within our teams and with our partners, we create a supportive environment that drives success.
Make a Difference: We are committed to making a positive impact in our industry and community. Our actions reflect our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and delivering value to our stakeholders.
Other values such as trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership define our brand and company culture. These qualities are what we seek in our teams as well. Your unique communication style and optimistic vision will inspire harmony with colleagues, customers, and business partners. Your commitment to excellence and strong relationship skills are also valued. Positive energy and strategic skills are key to succeeding at Expana. We value both individual success and collaboration, seeking dynamic team players who think outside the box. Everyone's development is integral to our collective success, so we foster and support each person's strengths and talents.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer fantastic rewards. Please note that we operate with an agile working model, allowing for remote work and occasional travel to our offices.
It is important to mention that we use E-Verify with third-party suppliers in our hiring practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.
About the Company
At Expana, we provide the critical market insights, so our clients can make informed decisions with confidence. We bring clarity to the world’s data. Our intelligence spans over 30,000 price series and 1000+ price forecasts, so our clients have full visibility of the whole supply chain. This enables businesses to manage volatility and improve margins. For more than 200 years, we have built trust and credibility in the market through our deep specialist knowledge and constant innovation. We are industry experts. And we a... Know more
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