Junior Software Developer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Progression

Pension

Life Insurance

Training

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Software Developer in Blackburn to join a market-leading team. The role focuses on developing Java-based solutions using Spring Boot and Hibernate, with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and Git for version control.

You will contribute to designing, implementing, and reviewing software, participate in code reviews, and aim for continuous improvement within a collaborative environment. Office-based, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full software development lifecycle in a commercial environment.
• Commercial backend development experience using Java with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Continuously review development processes and code efficiency.
• Manage and resolve tickets collaboratively as part of a team.
• Work with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL and Git.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

JUnit

Tools

Eclipse

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Software Developer

Blackburn

£35,000 - £42,000

• 26 Days Holiday
• Bank Holidays
• Progression
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Training

This is a great opportunity for a Software Developer who wants to join a market-leading business that will provide on-the-job training and a clear framework to support your long-term career progression.

This company is a market leader in digital systems and is currently experiencing rapid growth. They have built a strong reputation within the industry for excellence and quality and are now actively looking to add a new team member who can hit the ground running. Through structured training and progression, you could become a senior technical expert within a foreseeable future all while receiving an excellent benefits package.

Within this role, you will develop software in Java, using frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate, working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar databases, and using Git for version control, including merging and participating in code reviews. You will work collaboratively to manage tickets, identify software issues, communicate with customers, and design effective solutions. Continuous improvement and software efficiency are at the forefront, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions to customers.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced developer with strong Java skills, alongside experience using Spring Boot, MySQL, Git, and modern IDEs such as Eclipse or Visual Studio Code, as well as a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns. Experience in backend development using C#, or familiarity with Java unit testing frameworks such as Jenkins and JUnit, would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer to broaden their skill set and progress into a senior position with a market-leading company that can support you long-term.

The Role:

• Continuously reviewing development processes and code efficiency
• Managing and resolving tickets collaboratively as part of a team
• Working with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL and Git
• Working on projects with your peers and contributing to the development of new products and technical architecture planning
• Office-based, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00pm

The Person:

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

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates