Junior Software Engineer

Are you looking for a Junior Software Engineer role where you can build your career while being supported by an experienced technology team, with the stability, resources and opportunities that come with being part of a growing global organisation?

About Howden

We are part of the Howden Broking Group, the world's largest privately owned insurance broker, headquartered in London. Since launching Howden in the Pacific region in March 2021, we have grown from a team of three to over 600 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

Our mantra is to be People First. We believe you can teach someone new skills, but not how to be a different person. We offer a chance to join a rapidly growing business at an exciting time, with a genuinely collegiate culture and highly engaged team.

The opportunity

We're growing our Broking Operations team and looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join us and support the ongoing development of Howden Bridge, our online quote-and-bind platform. This is a excellent opportunity to build your software engineering career while working on real digital insurance products used by our business and clients.

This role will develop and maintain functionality across Howden Bridge and related applications, working closely with experienced engineers as you grow your technical capability.

Responsibilities will include

- Developing and maintaining functionality across Howden Bridge and related applications.
- Assisting with new online insurance products, enhancements, integrations and workflows.
- Investigating and resolving application defects and technical issues.
- Participating in testing, debugging and release activities.
- Working from business and technical requirements to develop practical solutions.
- Helping maintain code quality, documentation and development standards.
- Working closely with experienced engineers, Solutions and Architecture teams and continuing to develop your technical capability.

Let’s talk about you

We'd love to hear from you if you're an aspiring Software Engineer with a passion for technology,



problem-solving and building quality software solutions. You're eager to learn, enjoy working collaboratively, and are keen to develop your skills in a supportive and innovative setting.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Up to 2 years' experience in software development, including internships, university projects or commercial experience.
- Foundational programming skills in languages such as Kotlin, Java or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Exposure to relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server or MySQL.
- Experience or an interest in front-end development using JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js or similar frameworks.
- An understanding of software development principles, including testing, debugging, version control and secure coding practices.
- Exposure to cloud technologies, containerisation tools (such as Docker) or modern development platforms would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative ways of working.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
- A proactive attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for software engineering and continuous improvement.

Experience with technologies such as Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, microservices architecture, Kafka, Quarkus, DevOps practices or Infrastructure as Code would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Just as importantly,



you will be someone who embodies our cultural values: Put people first, be authentic, challenge complacency, think client, pursue excellence and keen to make your mark.

Why Join Howden?

When you join Howden, you become part of a team that is genuinely proud of the difference we make every day. Our people are united by a commitment to quality, integrity, and client-centred outcomes – and the exceptional results we consistently achieve are a testament to this culture.

You'll enjoy

- The opportunity to work on real-world products from day one, gaining exposure to digital insurance, integrations, cloud technology and the full software development lifecycle, supported by an experienced technology team.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Meaningful, values-aligned work with real impact.
- A supportive and experienced team who celebrate excellence.
- Opportunities to grow your capability through a strong mentoring leadership team.

Remuneration and benefits In addition to competitive remuneration, we offer free salary continuance insurance and our industry-leading bonus leave benefit, where employees can qualify for up to two weeks' additional paid leave each year.

What’s next?

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported to grow your skills, do meaningful work and have the backing of a growing global business, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Human Resources team at [email protected].

EEO Statement

We wish to provide a supportive and welcoming workplace environment, which represents the communities and cultures within which we live and work. We have a huge diversity of talent from all walks of life, each with unique experiences and perspectives, all of whom can make a difference. Howden Pacific strives to build an inclusive workplace where our people feel welcome to bring their whole and true self to work, where differences are accepted and where our words and actions are inclusive.

📌 Junior Software Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Howden Insurance Brokers (Australia)
📍 Sydney