Junior Software Engineer (with SRE Influences)

Black6; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI solutions provider in London is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and reliability of their AI platform. The role requires coding skills blended with site reliability engineering. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and an understanding of software testing and automation. This opportunity offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

ZERO micromanagement

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of software testing principles and version control.
• Curiosity for QA, DevOps, and reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute unit and integration tests.
• Support test data preparation and backend service testing.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines on Azure for reliability.

Skills

Software testing principles

Version control (Git)

CI/CD basics

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

pytest

unittest

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Junior Software Engineer (with SRE Influences)

About Fogsphere

Fogsphere is a London‑based innovator focused on transforming workplace and urban safety through advanced AI, Computer Vision, and Industrial IoT. Built on a principled “Edge‑to‑Fog‑to‑Cloud” architecture, our platform turns passive CCTV cameras and sensors into proactive hazard detectors, capable of identifying threats like missing PPE, fire, smoke, restricted access violations, and more—in real time and at scale. This helps organizations across industries—from manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, and healthcare to smart cities—reduce workplace accidents by up to 90%, ensure regulatory compliance (EHS), and gain powerful operational insights. Fogsphere’s intuitive no‑code visual workflows, hyper‑scalable Kubernetes‑based infrastructure, and commitment to ethical AI and privacy (GDPR compliance) make it a user‑friendly yet enterprise‑grade solution.

About the Role

As a Junior Software Engineer , you will play a key role in the development, testing, and reliability of Fogsphere’s AI platform .
This role blends software engineering with elements of site reliability engineering (SRE) — giving you exposure not only to building robust software but also to ensuring its smooth, automated, and scalable deployment in production environments.

We are looking for brilliant, motivated, and curious individuals — those who love solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and taking ownership of both code and systems.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coding but is equally passionate about automation, quality, and the reliability of the systems they help build.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute unit and integration tests using frameworks such as pytest , unittest , Playwright .


• Support test data preparation , validation scripts, and backend service testing.


• Assist in automating CI/CD pipelines on Azure , improving build and deployment reliability.


• Collaborate with Software, QA, and SRE Engineers to identify, reproduce, and document bugs and performance issues.


• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality, testing coverage, and deployment stability .


• Learn and apply DevOps and SRE principles — observability, monitoring, and automated recovery.


• Explore infrastructure-as-code , containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-based automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering , or equivalent practical experience.


• Understanding of software testing principles , version control (Git) , and CI/CD basics .


• Curiosity for QA , DevOps , and reliability engineering practices.


• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking , and problem-solving mindset .


• Good communication and collaboration skills in English.

Nice-to-Have (or “Good to Grow Into”)

• Experience with testing libraries (pytest, unittest, mock, Playwright, MochaJS, …).


• Exposure to REST API testing , Selenium , or other automation tools.


• Familiarity with Azure DevOps , Docker , Linux environments , or cloud-based CI/CD systems .


• Interest in site reliability , monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), or infrastructure automation .


• Enthusiasm for learning , experimentation , and continuous improvement .

What We Offer

• ZERO micromanagement. At Fogsphere, developers work independently under the Head of Engineering, with a focus on open discussion and professional development, where the best ideas are the ones applied.


• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge front‑end development challenges in some of the largest deployments in the field.


• Collaborative environment with a team of engineers based in multiple countries.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.