Junior Software Engineer

The job at a glance

We’re looking for two Junior Software Engineers to join the Apply & Connect Domain. You will join a team that has been responsible for the job application process for several years.

As a Junior Software Engineer, your role will be to maintain and further develop this process, covering both the client layer (based on React) and microservices written in .NET and Java.

You’ll be supported by experienced Frontend and Backend experts, enabling you to grow your skills and work with large-scale enterprise applications. We also provide comprehensive training and a mentoring program designed to build a personalized development path aligned with your interests and career goals.

We know that confidence gaps can sometimes hold candidates back from applying. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed skill, we encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities

• Help define functionalities that meet product requirements

• Collaborate with your team in designing and creating functional user interfaces and product flows

• Build new and maintain existing features in our tech stack

• Contribute to our shared library of reusable front-end components supporting the application process across all markets

Your skills and qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and has experience in at least some of the following areas:

• Java or .Net – basic knowledge, with willingness to deepen understanding of design and architectural patterns

• JavaScript

• React

• Git

• CSS and CSS-in-JS solutions

• Jest, testing-library/react

• Relational Databases: basics of Postgres or MySQL (schemas, queries, relationships)

Nice to have:

• TypeScript

• Redux or other state management libraries

• .NET / C#

• Node.js

• Styled Components

• Webpack

• CI/CD pipelines: some experience (projects, internships, or courses) with Maven, Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, or Docker

• AWS Services: eagerness to learn cloud concepts; hands-on exposure to RDS or ECS is a plus

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

• You enjoy collaborating in supportive teams across Europe

• You want to learn best practices for software development

• You’re open to developing skills in both front-end and back-end technologies

• You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in an inclusive environment

Ways of working

• Agile/SCRUM (2-week iterations, dedicated SCRUM Master)

• Quarterly reviews of project priorities

• DevOps model with influence on software architecture and infrastructure

• Code review and continuous integration (CI)

• A culture of sustainable working practices that respect work-life balance

Your benefits

We’re a community that cares about your life outside of work as much as your success at work. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life—it should enrich it.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Premium medical and dental care

• Life insurance

• Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets etc.)

• Employee Referral Program

• Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects

• Tech and sport communities

• Events and integration parties

• Charity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer days

• English/German classes

• Game room and chillout zone

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent.

We especially welcome applications from groups underrepresented in technology and encourage everyone to apply regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristics.