Java Backend Engineer | Spring Boot Specialist, Path to Senior Tech

Rise Technical Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join a market-leading business in Blackburn. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL to develop high-quality software solutions. This role supports long-term career progression through structured training, offering an excellent benefits package including up to £45,000 salary and 26 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills and experience with modern development tools.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle in a commercial environment.
• Commercial experience in backend development using Java (6-11) with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Continuously reviewing development processes and code efficiency.
• Managing and resolving tickets collaboratively as part of a team.
• Working on projects and contributing to the development of new products.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

MySQL

Git

Hibernate

Object-oriented programming principles

Tools

Eclipse

Visual Studio Code

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join a market-leading business in Blackburn. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL to develop high-quality software solutions. This role supports long-term career progression through structured training, offering an excellent benefits package including up to £45,000 salary and 26 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills and experience with modern development tools.