Software Engineer - NextGen Academy (COBOL)

Location: Newbury, United Kingdom. Hybrid working typically requires 2–3 days per week in the Newbury office; the initial training programme is held in person at the Newbury office.

Company

hirify.global develops enterprise software supporting business-critical applications across Windows, Unix, Linux, containers, and cloud environments.

What you will do

• Complete three months of immersive technical training followed by structured rotations across multiple product teams.
• Contribute to live COBOL and Enterprise Suite projects alongside experienced engineers.
• Investigate and deliver bug fixes in collaboration with support teams and customers.
• Design and develop new features for enterprise products.
• Discuss technical requirements, write design documents, and document development work.
• Write and manage automated tests to improve software reliability.

Requirements

• 2:1 degree or higher in an engineering or science-based discipline.
• Strong evidence of academic, personal, or commercial coding experience.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Experience with COBOL, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Personal coding projects or open-source contributions.
• Knowledge of Windows, Unix, or Linux environments.
• Awareness of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time paid entry-level academy with a structured six-month training programme starting in September 2026.
• Mentorship from experienced industry engineers.
• Collaborative, supportive, people-first working environment.
• Competitive salary with a 5% annual bonus.
• Unlimited holiday and flexibility to work remotely within the hybrid arrangement.
• AI-powered tools and responsible continuous learning are encouraged.

Hiring process

• Background and reference checks are included in the hiring process.