Graduate Developer

targetjobs UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Graduate Developer to join their innovative team in Taunton. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to support back-end system development, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and gain hands-on experience across the application lifecycle. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside a keen interest in web technologies and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of programming principles with some experience in PHP.
• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of back-end systems using PHP.
• Collaborating with experienced developers across both back-end and front-end technologies.

Skills

Understanding of programming principles

Interest in web technologies

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

MySQL

PHP

GIT

Job description

Ready to launch your career in tech? Bolder Soft is looking for a Graduate Developer to join our ambitious and fast-paced team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid technical foundation, a curious mind, and the drive to learn and grow in a commercial development environment.

We work with B2B clients on complex digital transformation projects, building systems that are robust, scalable, and genuinely impactful. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in writing quality code and delivering high-value solutions, and we’ll give you the support and structure to develop into a confident, capable developer.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the design and development of back-end systems using PHP
• Working with MySQL databases and learning to optimise data structures and performance
• Assisting in the development of APIs and learning how to ensure they’re scalable and meet client needs
• Collaborating with experienced developers across both back-end and front-end technologies
• Gaining hands-on experience across the full application lifecycle: coding, debugging, testing and beyond
  
  

What you’ll need

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• A solid understanding of programming principles, ideally with some experience in PHP
• Basic knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases
• A genuine interest in web technologies and back-end development
• Willingness to learn, adapt and ask questions
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
  
  

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Exposure to frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
• Familiarity with JavaScript or React
• Some understanding of version control systems like GIT
• Awareness of DevOps tools or cloud platforms like AWS