Junior Java Developer

Full Stack Java Developer

Salary: Up to £31,000

Our client is a well-established UK organisation operating within the services and retail support sector. They are currently investing heavily in digital transformation and expanding their internal technology team to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a growing development function where you will work on modern applications, integrations, and end-to-end software projects in a collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and support Java/J2EE applications across front-end and back-end systems

Work on system integrations and technically complex development tasks

Participate in peer code reviews and application walkthroughs

Produce and maintain technical documentation

Follow software development standards and best practices

Support build, deployment, and release processes

Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve production issues

Take a practical, hands-on approach to delivering solutions

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience

Commercial experience developing full stack Java/J2EE applications

Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services

Experience with frameworks such as React and/or Struts

Strong Java development skills

Exposure to other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Perl is beneficial

Experience with development tools including Git, SVN, and Eclipse

Understanding of testing methodologies including unit, integration, and regression testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement

Desirable Skills

Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes

Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments

Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Experience working with APIs and system integrations

Understanding of build management and release processes