Who said building your portfolio had to be boring?

Launching soon. Be the first to build, earn, and play.

Join the waitlist arrow_forward Explore prize pools now open_in_new
Scroll to learn more
Step 01/04

Compete in prize pools for extra upside.

Beyond sprints, join competitive prize pools. Pay a small entry fee, submit your build, and let the community vote. Top entries split the pot — sometimes £300+.

  • Community-voted — peers judge your work
  • Top entries split the prize pot
  • Pools from £100 up to £500+
View Prize Pools emoji_events
Step 02/04

Find a sprint that fits your stack.

Filter open listings by language, framework, or budget. When your skills match what a business needs, you'll see it highlighted — apply in one click.

  • Filter by language, framework & budget
  • Skill-matched highlighting on every listing
  • One-click application — no cover letters
Browse Sprints arrow_forward
Step 03/04

Build a record that opens real doors.

Every sprint earns you a verified entry — client rating, deliverable, tech stack. Your public profile becomes the thing that gets you hired, or kept on retainer.

  • Verified client ratings after each sprint
  • CV-ready, industry-recognised experience
  • Public profile employers actually look at
See Sample Profiles person
Step 04/04

Work around your life, not the other way round.

Exams coming up? Go quiet. Clear week? Pick up a sprint or enter a pool. Each engagement is self-contained — no retainers, no ongoing obligations.

  • No retainers or ongoing contracts
  • Each sprint is fully self-contained
  • Pause anytime — pick up when you're ready
Join the waitlist arrow_forward
Testimonials

What developers say.

Real feedback from students earning on the platform.

starstarstarstarstar

"I've completed 3 sprints and earned £480. More importantly, I had something real to discuss in my Google interview."

AP
Aisha Patel Univ. of Manchester · 3 sprints verifiedVerified sprint participant
starstarstarstarstar

"JrDev turned my spare weekends into £600 and two portfolio projects I'm genuinely proud of."

MD
Marcus Davies Univ. of Bristol · 2 sprints verifiedVerified sprint participant
starstarstarstarstar

"The contract protection meant I knew I'd get paid. No more building for free on a promise."

ZA
Zara Ahmed Univ. of Edinburgh · 4 sprints verifiedVerified sprint participant
Your Profile

Your profile is your proof.

Every sprint adds a verified entry to your public record — visible to every business on the platform when they're deciding who to hire.

lock jrdev.io/sam-mitchell
JrDev developer profile preview

Common questions.

Yes. Each sprint produces a real deliverable reviewed by a business client. You can list it as contract work on your CV, link to the GitHub repo, and share your JrDev profile URL. It's verifiable work, not a side project.
You can request a deadline extension through the platform — the business will review and respond. If you genuinely cannot complete, you can withdraw before submission. The contract and escrow system protects both sides.
Your profile is visible to all verified businesses on the platform. Your sprint history, rating, and tech stack are shown to help businesses choose the right fit. You control your bio and what you display.
Funds are held in escrow before work begins. If the business doesn't respond within 48 hours of submission, payment releases automatically. If they flag an issue, the JrDev team reviews the deliverables against the agreed brief.
No. JrDev is open to any UK university student. You just need a valid .ac.uk email address to verify your student status.
Yes. You can apply to multiple sprints simultaneously. Once accepted and under NDA for a sprint, we recommend focusing on that one to maintain quality and protect your rating.

Still have questions? Chat with us →

Ready to build something that pays?

Sign up free with your university email. Your first sprint could be this week.

Join as a Developer arrow_forward Browse open sprints arrow_forward

Are you a business? Post a sprint →