Junior software developer cover letter example
A strong junior software developer cover letter points to one real project, says what you built and what you learned, and links to code people can read. It should also show that you can work in a team and that you ask questions early.
Ffion Jenkins
ffion@example.com
07700 900195
Glasgow
3 March 2026
Fernhill Digital
Dear Mr Ashworth,
I am writing to apply for the Junior Software Developer role at Fernhill Digital, advertised on your careers page. I have a computer science degree and six months of experience as a junior developer at a small web agency, working mainly in React, TypeScript and Node.js.
I work from tickets, write unit tests for new code, use Git and pull requests every day and take part in code review with a senior developer. Outside work I built a volunteer rota app for a local food bank. I met the coordinator first to agree what it needed to do, then built it, wrote a short guide and trained two coordinators to use it. It is still in use, and the code is on my GitHub page.
I am applying to Fernhill because I saw that you build accessible websites for public sector clients, and I would like to improve my testing and accessibility skills in a team that cares about them. I am still learning, and I ask questions early rather than getting stuck.
I would welcome the chance to talk about my work and go through my code with you. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours sincerely,
Ffion Jenkins
Tips for a junior software developer cover letter
- Describe one project in plain words, such as what it does, who uses it and what you built
- Link to GitHub or a live demo so the reader can check your work
- Name the languages and tools from the advert that you have really used
- Show teamwork with Git, code review or working with a client, even if it was in a course or volunteer project
- Say what you want to learn, and why that company is a good place to do it
- Keep it short, and avoid a long list of technologies in the letter itself
Pair it with a CV: see our junior software developer CV example.