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About GBG
GBG is the leading expert in global identity and location. In an increasingly digital world, GBG helps businesses grow by giving them intelligence to make the best decisions about their customers, when it matters most.
Every second, our global data, agile technology, and expert teams, power over 20,000 of the world’s best-known organisations to reach and trust their customers.
Why you should be@GBG
Reach
The precision of location data is critical to businesses that need to know exactly where their customers are so they can reduce failed deliveries, share great customer experiences and remove unnecessary costs. We provide the unique insight to know locations as well as the people who live there, because we understand global addresses better than anyone else.
This means our customers have confidence that their products and services will arrive in time and to the right location In the race to serve global customers, we exist to help every business in the world, reach every customer in the world.
Trust
When a digital business grows, most customers are genuine. However, many are fraudsters who manipulate identities to gain illegitimate access. We give our customers unique insight to decide which are trustworthy and which are fraudulent, because we understand identity better than anyone else.
This means businesses can confidently onboard good customers, reward great customers and reject fraudsters. In the fight against Identity, Fraud, trust is key, so the more you can know and the earlier you know it, the better decisions you can make.
About the team
We primarily are accountable for the delivery of AssureID Sentinel and AcuFill software, which are part of GBG’s wider Documents and Biometrics product portfolio.
These SDK’s provide sophisticated ID proofing capability for our customers to integrate into their own systems utilizing purpose-built identity document scanners and computer vision and machine learning technologies.
We are a cross functional team who pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit. We value every team member’s expertise, and each member contributes to our collective success.
Our daily work follows agile methodologies, placing a strong emphasis on automation and continuous improvement
The role
As an entry-level Software Engineer in one of our dynamic, multi-disciplinary product squads, you will have the exciting opportunity to kick-start your career by contributing to the development of high-quality software solutions that support our business objectives.
This role allows you to apply your foundational technical skills and enthusiasm for software development while learning from experienced team members.
You’ll collaborate closely with your peers, gaining valuable hands-on experience and contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence as you grow in your craft.
What you will do
At GBG we’re constantly learning, and we’re not afraid to adapt to the ever-shifting environment around us. Here’s what your day-to-day work might look like, but this will change as you, your role and our business all develop.
As an Entry Level Software Engineer, you will:
Assist in the implementation and documentation of features and products within the squad’s scope, learning from and following the guidance of senior team members.
Contribute as an individual contributor by writing and testing code to help the team achieve sprint goals and deliverables, while collaborating with other engineers to gain insights and feedback.
Adhere to established coding standards and best practices, ensuring that your contributions align with the overall technical direction set by more experienced engineers.
Engage in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to the team’s iterative development and learning from the process.
Be open to receiving feedback on your work and actively seek opportunities to learn about new technologies, tools, and development practices to enhance your skills.
Participate in a collaborative team environment by documenting your work, sharing knowledge, and learning from more experienced team members.
Assist in testing and debugging efforts to ensure the quality and performance of software products, gaining hands-on experience in troubleshooting issues.
Actively seek out learning opportunities, whether through mentorship, code reviews, or training sessions, to develop your technical skills and grow within the team.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
The core qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:
Familiarity with software engineering concepts with experience in C#. Exposure to C++ and Java is a plus.
Ability to work effectively as a contributor within a development team, demonstrating a willingness to collaborate with peers and learn from others to achieve common goals.
Good communication abilities, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A positive, “can-do” attitude, approaching challenges with eagerness and a willingness to seek out solutions.
Ability to approach technical problems with a logical mindset, showing a willingness to learn how to break down issues and develop workable solutions with guidance.
A focus on writing reliable and maintainable code, demonstrating care in coding practices and testing.
A strong desire for ongoing professional development, actively seeking opportunities to learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance skills and stay current with industry trends.
We believe it is important to promote an inclusive and diverse culture, representative of the markets and societies we serve around the world. We know that a diverse workforce encourages innovation and widens our perspective, leading to a more successful, happier team and improved business outcomes. Through our be/yourself programme we commit to continuously improving our culture of inclusion and encouraging diversity within our organisation.