Junior Software Engineer

Company overview:

At Leapwork, our vision is to break down the barriers between humans and computers through the world’s most accessible automation platform. We are the leading global AI-powered visual test automation solution, enabling some of the world’s largest enterprises to adopt, scale, and maintain automation – in under 30 days.

In today’s environment, where efficiency, automation, and cost optimization are essential to enterprise growth, we are uniquely positioned to deliver impact.

In 2023, Microsoft, the world’s largest and most recognizable software company, recognized Leapwork as a truly innovative and disruptive product, leading to a strategic partnership that continues to be a major growth catalyst.

The Role:

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment using Agile methodologies. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.

You are eager to learn, passionate about technology, and motivated to build scalable and reliable software systems. You should have a cloud-first mindset, understand the importance of writing clean and maintainable code, and be willing to build systems that are resilient and failure-aware.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems as per the definition of done.
• Collaborate with team members and follow best practices for software development.
• Participate in requirement analysis and contribute to technical documentation.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code under guidance from senior engineers.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in development and production environments.
• Contribute to improving internal methods, processes, and systems.
• Support DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Technical Qualifications / Role Requirements (Must - Have Skills)

• 0–2 years of experience in software development (internships and academic projects included).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and data structures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET technologies (preferably .NET 6 or later).
• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming concepts.
• Familiarity with web technologies such as JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and client-server architecture.
• Exposure to relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to Have Skills:

• Exposure to cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and automated testing practices.

Why Leapwork?

We are on an exciting journey of global growth – and this is your chance to get onboard and contribute to digital transformation initiatives in a forward-thinking company, working with and learning from a talented and passionate team committed to innovation and excellence.

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a fast-paced international environment where you can grow, challenge yourself, and do what inspires you. We work hard, but have fun while doing it – and we believe that collaboration, social activities and celebration are keys to success.

Leapwork Principles:

Our five key principles capture the essence of what it means to be a part of our world-class team! They are integral to how we approach our work and one another, and they serve as a roadmap to our continued growth, development, achievements, and success.

People First: Strong relationships with our customers, partners and team are the foundation of our success. We win by listening, understanding and offering empathy and respect to everyone we engage with. We are human and humane.

Grow or Die: Standing still is not an option. We don’t just adapt to change – we drive it and are determined to push things forward. We challenge ourselves and others to keep learning, sharing ideas and find new ways to grow the business.

Speed Matters: We act with intent and urgency - cutting complexity, seizing opportunities and delivering results, fast.