Graduate Engineer

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

25 days annual leave

Regular social events

Job summary

Oliver Bernard is recruiting a Graduate Java Developer for a fintech client’s engineering team. You will work on an internationally served platform, applying strong programming fundamentals to modern tech stacks.

The role offers hybrid working with two days per week from home, plus 25 days of annual leave and regular social events in a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or software engineering is required.
• Strong fundamentals and interest in Java development.
• Understanding of web apps and databases.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services in Java using Spring.
• Contribute to fintech platform and real-world engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers in a hybrid, collaborative environment.
• Learn from experienced engineers and participate in hackathons.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kotlin

Scala

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Redis

React

TypeScript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Job description

I'm working with an established fintech company looking for a Graduate Java Developer to join its engineering team, working on a sophisticated online platform serving customers internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with strong programming fundamentals and a genuine passion for technology to develop their skills, learn from experienced engineers and work with a modern technology stack.

• Java and Spring
• Kotlin and Scala
• Oracle, PostgreSQL and Redis
• React and TypeScript
• AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and Linux

What they're looking for:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong programming fundamentals and an interest in Java development
• An understanding of web applications and databases
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn

What's on offer:

• An opportunity to launch your software engineering career within fintech
• Exposure to modern technologies and real-world engineering challenges
• A collaborative environment with regular hackathons and opportunities to experiment with new technologies
• Hybrid working, with two days per week from home
• 25 days' annual leave
• Regular social events and a relaxed working environment

If you're a recent graduate looking to build a career in software engineering and work with an interesting technology stack, I'd love to hear from you.