Software Developer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Software Developer in Blackburn to join a market-leading digital systems company. This role offers on-the-job training and career progression. The ideal candidate will have strong Java skills, experience with Spring Boot, relational databases, and Git. Responsibilities include software development, code reviews, and collaboration on projects. The company provides a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, and other benefits.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

Pension

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Qualifications

• 6-11 years of commercial experience in backend development using Java.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate frameworks.
• Familiarity with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL and Git.

Responsibilities

• Review development processes for code efficiency.
• Manage and resolve tickets collaboratively.
• Develop software using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Git.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

MySQL

Git

Object-Oriented Programming

Hibernate

Tools

Eclipse

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Software Developer

Blackburn

£38,000 - £45,000 + 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Pension + Life Insurance + Free Parking

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle in a commercial environment
• Commercial experience in backend development using Java (6-11 years), 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: 267763

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

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