Graduate Java Developer

Radiuslimited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Free breakfast

Job summary

Radius invites applications for a Graduate Java Developer to join our growing telematics software team at our Crewe head office. You’ll gain hands-on experience across live projects, work with Spring/Netty, Hibernate, and modern front-end tech, and grow through structured training.

Based at Arden Square, Crewe, with 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, you will collaborate across disciplines, build scalable code, and contribute to our global telematics platform.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in computer science, or equivalent subject.
• Familiar with at least one popular Java framework e.g. Spring, Netty
• Familiar with Object Relational Mapper (ORM) e.g. Hibernate
• Familiar with front-end technologies and frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, Next.js, etc.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good Communication skills both technical and non-technical
• Passion for simplifying processes.
• Familiar with relational databases and their design e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.
• Beneficial to know about NoSQL databases e.g. DynamoDB, Cassandra, Mongo etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with internal teams and work as a team player
• Assess feature requests and develop technical solution
• Write effective, scalable, and testable code
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Improve functionality of the existing systems
• Test and debug programs
• Identifying and fixing production bugs

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Netty

Frontend basics

Problem solving

Communication

Relational databases

NoSQL basics

Education

CS degree

Tools

Hibernate

SQL

Job description

The role of Graduate Java Developer is really important to us. In this role you'll join the talented software development team in our successful and growing vehicle telematics business unit.

A Graduate Developer role at Radius offers real life exposure to the technologies and industries in which we operate and to the international marketplace. It provides the opportunity to gain experience on impactful projects and develop skills in an environment that encourages excellence and rewards enquiring minds.

You will have access to an active support network of peers, managers, and mentors, all of whom are on hand to help you get the most from your experiences and support you to make the right career decisions for you.

Combine this with comprehensive on and off the job training as you make real contributions to live projects, and you won't just gain a unique overview of a successful business, you will have built an incomparable foundation on which to build a rewarding long-term career at Radius.

We would love to welcome you to our brand-new telematics head office at Arden Square, Crewe, Cheshire, working hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

It is a fantastic modern working environment, built for collaboration, with features including onsite pizzeria, barista, and roof top bar.

Important: Unfortunately we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. You must have full, long term, right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

Your responsibilities day to day will be...

• Coordination with internal teams and work as a team player
• Assess feature requests and develop technical solution
• Write effective, scalable, and testable code
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Improve functionality of the existing systems
• Test and debug programs.
• Identifying and fixing production bugs

What do we expect of you?

• Recent degree in computer science, or equivalent subject.
• Familiar with at least one popular Java framework e.g. Spring, Netty
• Familiar with Object Relational Mapper (ORM) e.g. Hibernate
• Familiar with front-end technologies and frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, Next.js, etc.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good Communication skills both technical and non-technical
• Passion for simplifying processes.
• Familiar with relational databases and their design e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.
• Beneficial to know about NoSQL databases e.g. DynamoDB, Cassandra, Mongo etc.

What you can expect from us...

• Meaningful work
• You'll be contributing to a critical telematics platform that supports connected vehicle solutions used by businesses globally.
• A standout workspace
• Based in our purpose-built Telematics HQ at Arden Square, Crewe, you'll enjoy:
  • Modern, collaborative workspaces
  • Onsite pizzeria, café, and barista station
  • A unique rooftop bar
  • And yes... Star Wars themed features throughout the office!
• Career development
• Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to progress your career in many directions.
• The development of our people has always been a priority for us. We have established a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing which means our colleagues are constantly exposed to new experiences and ways of working.
• Every individual, from entry-level to the senior team, have their own personal development plans with clear routes for progression and regular reviews.
• Rewards and benefits
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Employee fuel card scheme (after 6 months)
  • Electric Vehicle scheme (after 12 months)
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Wellness and healthcare assistance via 'Help@Hand' by Unum
  • 'Cycle to work' scheme
  • Free breakfast daily in the office
  • Free gym access at Radius Campus

About Radius...

Driving business forward

Radius offers fuel cards, telematics, vehicle leasing, EV charge points, telecoms and more to businesses globally.

Established in 1990, we're trusted by over 470,000 businesses to help them grow and become more productive.

With over 3000 colleagues across 5 continents, our people are critical to our success as we develop new innovative products across a growing range of businesses.

Our values...

• Driven - W e are ambitious and tenacious. We constantly strive for more, we look to the future, and we are already working on what's next.
• Agile - We are quick to adapt to change. We stay ahead of market trends and create solutions for the future.
• Innovative - The status quo is there to be challenged. We are passionate about pushing boundaries and always think bigger.
• Inclusive - We know the value of our customers, partners, suppliers and colleagues. We encourage inclusivity and work collaboratively.

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