We are a global software company with development offices in Belfast. In Belfast we build out new applications that run on a platform operating at volumes many times higher than stock exchanges. We compete against the world’s biggest tech companies to support Ad Funded businesses. Our customers include many household names in the media and gaming industry.

The role:

SpotX is looking for highly talented and motivated Graduate Software Engineers for 2020. We are looking for someone who is versatile, methodical, excited by modern technology and enjoys focusing on tackling software challenges. Does that sound like you?

What you will gain:

- SpotX can offer you hands-on, relevant and professional experience. Throughout your placement you will have access to continual growth and learning opportunities that will help you build upon your skills and experience for your future career.

- You will help in the development of our highly complex platform, which utilises an array of the most modern technologies. Make a real difference - your code reaches millions of people as soon as you release it.

- Our product domain involves working with Humongous (aka Big Big) data applications and databases, reactive user interfaces and RESTful APIs. Working across our platform you will be exposed to development, quality assurance, automation and what it takes to deliver rapid updates into production. Help us to build upon our platform performance, add new features and develop new applications.

- Work alongside our team of experienced Developers, Software QA Engineers and Automation/Deployment Engineers. Make use of our experienced engineers knowledge to learn new approaches to problem solving that will help you build elegant solutions to complex technical challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

- Most of us will start our day with coffee and snacks from the kitchen before catching up with your team at stand-up where you will discuss plans for the day. After stand-up, you’ll start working on your projects, you may want to put the headphones on and get stuck in or work through a problem with another team colleague.

- We work hard to keep an open, collaborative atmosphere where no questions, suggestions or ideas are off limits. If you think a darkened room, whiteboard or game of pool or table tennis will help solve your technical challenge that’s cool with us.

- Our Belfast teams use a range of technologies so you could gain exposure to some or all of the following: Scala, JavaScript, Python, C++, Java, SQL, Cassandra, Druid, Hadoop and Kafka and more.

Essential Skills:

- A STEM related degree

- Self driven with the desire to continue learning and become an excellent programmer

- Experience with Functional and/or OO Programming,

- Relational database/SQL

- A logical approach to problem solving

- Excellent communication skills

Desirable skills:

- Linux experience/understanding

Training & Career development:

- Access to enterprise education resources with open subscription to

- Lynda.com and pluralsight.com

- SpotX knowledge for industry background

- Onboard with a ‘buddy’ for your year

- Guidance, help and mentorship

When you join our team, we offer:

- Company paid social events and treats (e.g. boat trips, bowling, pub quiz, etc)

- Active Social Committee

- Stocked snack cupboard & beer fridge!

- Free breakfasts

- Great work-life balance and flexibility

- Great holidays, (25 days plus 10 bank holidays PLUS exceptional extras over Christmas!)

- Company pension plan and healthcare

- Learn in a fun, casual, team environment

- Amazing office location with panoramic views

- Free concert viewing from our office overseeing Custom House Square!

- Games room - ping pong, pool, games consoles

Every day, our team transforms online video advertising and solves difficult problems by utilizing creativity, innovation, and solid technical expertise. We value diversity, individual contributions, and offer the advantages of working with a hyper-growth company including agile, the ability to influence product decisions, and open access to company leaders.

SpotX Core Values:

Customer Service, Integrity, Respect, Initiative, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability

SpotX is an equal opportunities employer