Junior Software Engineer

About KX:

Our mission is to accelerate data and AI-driven innovation with high performance analytics solutions, enabling our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises. KX is trusted by the world's top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Time series and vector data analytics and management are at the heart of our products, independently benchmarked as the fastest on the market. They help our customers process data at unmatched speed and scale and empower LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications and turbocharge their favourite analytics tools in the cloud, on premise, or at the edge.

KX technology enables the discovery of richer, actionable insights for faster, better-informed decision making which drives competitive advantage and transformative growth for our customers. KX operates across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Junior Software Developer to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will have a solid foundation in IT and a passion for coding, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, code, and maintain high-quality, innovative, and performant software applications.
• Understand and contribute to technical specifications, designs, and solutions.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards.
• Help troubleshoot issues and maintain our existing software solutions, enhancing performance and functionality as needed.
• Keep abreast of the latest advancements in technology to ensure our software solutions are using updated resources.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, C++, etc.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Location & Workplace Type

This position takes on a hybrid working model, based in Newry, NI.

Why Choose KX

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Individually tailored training and skills development
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days