Junior Java Developer

Fraser Carver Recruitment are working with a small but expanding Financial Services company in Weston-Super-Mare who due to continued growth are looking to add a Junior Java Developer into their tech team.

My client is expanding their IT development team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that make a real difference to their partners and customers. As a Full Stack Java / J2EE Developer, you will play a key role in shaping modern applications and system platforms that power our business. From requirements analysis and technical architecture to design, development, testing, and deployment - you will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects. This is your opportunity to work on end-to-end cloud-based projects, build integrations with multiple systems, and contribute to solutions that keep the company at the forefront of technology.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues.
• Participate in application walkthroughs and peer code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Create and maintain clear documentation.
• Apply IT software standards and help establish team-specific best practices.
• Build and maintain Java & J2EE applications to support business needs within a complex IT ecosystem.
• Follow best practices for build and deployment.
• Practical and pragmatic approach - willing to get 'hands on' to deliver what is needed.

Experience required:

• A degree in Computer Science, Technical Science, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in J2EE software development projects - both front-end and back-end.
• Familiarity with testing practices (junit, integration, system, regression).
• Knowledge of J2EE, RESTful Web Services, and frameworks like React and Struts.
• Strong coding skills in Java, plus any experience with other languages such as C++, Python, Perl, or JavaScript.
• Experience using development tools such as Git,SVN, Eclipse.
• A genuine interest in growing your technical skills and staying ahead of emerging trends.
• Innovative, resourceful, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.