Chinese Speaking Graduate Software Developer – 11251CA2

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in London is seeking a Graduate Developer to join their team. In this permanent, full-time position, you will be integral to developing bespoke IT systems and working on both legacy and modern platforms. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and a keen interest in software development. The role offers hybrid working and strong training opportunities.

Benefits

Hands-on technical training

Experience with modern and legacy systems

Growth potential in a stable position

Qualifications

• A recent graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A keen interest in software development and problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn legacy and modern technologies (RPG, Java, ReactJS, NodeJS).

Responsibilities

• Analysing problems and gathering requirements.
• Designing and developing solutions.
• Writing and maintaining code (RPG and JavaScript).
• Performing testing and quality assurance.
• Producing technical and user documentation.

Skills

Software development

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Mandarin

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

IBM i platform

RPG

Java

ReactJS

NodeJS

Job description

11251CA2
£28k – 30k per year

Graduate Developer / Analyst Programmer

London – Hybrid Working

Permanent Full Time

£28,000 – £30,000

As a Graduate Developer, you’ll be an integral part of a close-knit team responsible for developing and supporting bespoke IT systems.

This role will offer you a wide variety of technical and business challenges as new products, regulations, and market practices emerge.

You’ll work across both legacy and modern platforms, with a strong focus on training and development to get you up to speed quickly. From day one, you’ll contribute to real-world projects and gradually build your knowledge of both the technical and operational aspects of the organisation

What You’ll Be Working On

• Our core application, running on an IBM i platform, primarily developed in RPG and some Java
• Applications developed manually and via the CA:2E (Synon) rapid application development tool
• A new system revamp project, featuring a ReactJS front-end and NodeJS API layer on top of our existing platform

Key Responsibilities

• Analysing problems and gathering requirements
• Designing and developing solutions
• Writing and maintaining code (RPG and JavaScript)
• Performing testing and quality assurance
• Producing technical and user documentationProviding user and system support

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• A keen interest in software development and problem-solving
• Willingness to learn legacy and modern technologies (RPG, Java, ReactJS, NodeJS)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks in a small team setting
• Chinese language skills (Mandarin)

Why Join Us?

• Join a stable, permanent position with strong growth potential
• Gain experience in both modern and legacy systems
• Be part of a high-impact, agile team where your contributions matter
• Receive hands‑on technical and business training
• Work in the fast‑paced and ever‑evolving world of financial trading systems

Ready to Start Your Career with Us?

This is a permanent, full-time position ideal for a graduate looking to launch their career in a collaborative and technically rich environment.

Send your CV and a brief cover letter and tell us why you’re the right fit for the team.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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