Junior Next-Gen Platform Engineer

DescriptionWe’re looking for a motivated Junior Developer to help us build reliable, modern software solutions as part of our growing engineering team.Do you enjoy learning new technologies, writing clean code, and improving a little every day? Are you excited about turning ideas into working features? We're looking for someone who can collaborate closely with teammates, follow established development practices, and help build solid, maintainable applications.This is a hands-on development role where you’ll focus on implementing well-defined features, learning best practices, and growing your technical foundation. You’ll work within an established architecture, supported by experienced engineers who will guide you through design decisions, patterns, and development processes.You’ll contribute across the stack—building APIs, developing UI components, working with databases, and delivering features that teams and customers rely on.What Will You Be Doing?Application DevelopmentYou will:Develop features using .NET (C#) and ASP.NET CoreBuild and extend REST APIsCreate UI components using Angular or ReactIntegrate frontend applications with backend servicesApply foundational understanding of: HTTP protocolRequest/response lifecycleStatus codesBasic API design principlesYour focus will be on implementing features in accordance with clear technical guidelines.Code Quality & Design PrinciplesYou should demonstrate:Understanding of SOLID principlesFamiliarity with Clean Code practicesKnowledge of common GoF design patternsUnderstanding of layered architecture (Controller → Service → Repository)You’ll apply these concepts under the guidance of senior engineers.Microservices & Cloud AwarenessYou will need a conceptual understanding of:What microservices areBasic cloud concepts (Azure / AWS)Cloud storage (Blob / S3)Environment separation (Dev, QA, Prod)Your role is to work within the existing architecture—not define it.Data & PersistenceYou will:Work with relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL)Understand relationships and normalization basicsUse Entity Framework for CRUD operationsUnderstand basic indexing conceptsBe aware of NoSQL systems (Cosmos DB conceptually)You’ll extend existing models rather than design full database strategies.Security & API FundamentalsYou should understand:Authentication vs. authorizationJWT basicsRole-based access controlBasic REST security practicesYou’ll implement defined security flows and patterns.Tools & Development ProcessYou are expected to:Use Git effectively (branching, merging, pull requests)Follow the team’s branching strategyUse debugging toolsImplement logging and error handlingParticipate fully in Scrum ceremoniesDeliver tasks within sprint commitmentsWho You Are (Non-Technical Skills)Ownership (Task-Level)Take responsibility for assigned workCommunicate blockers earlyDeliver within the agreed scopeLearning MindsetEager to learn and growAccept and apply feedbackShow initiative with new tools and technologiesCommunicationCommunicate clearly within the teamCollaborate respectfullyParticipate actively in team processesWho we areInit is a group of software and automation companies offering sustainable, innovative, and long-term solutions to various Nordic and worldwide industries. Init was established in January 2022 by 17 companies joining forces. Today, it has over 900 highly qualified employees in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, North Macedonia, UK and Spain.At Init, we focus on people, and as a people-first company, we see it as our most important task to help and support talented people by offering some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. We emphasise providing you with a fun, safe and inclusive working environment so you may feel a burning desire to come to work every day. In short, we do everything possible to make Init a positive part of your life. Our motto is "We are Init together." This applies when we collaborate with colleagues to make Init an attractive workplace and with customers to shape the future within automation and IT.Read more about Init at www.initgroup.comOriginally posted on Himalayas