Junior Java Developer

Lynx Recruitment
Bs226Ae, BS22 6AE, United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 – £31,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £31,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
19 May 2026 (Last week)
Full Stack Java Developer

Salary: Up to £31,000

Our client is a well-established UK organisation operating within the services and retail support sector. They are currently investing heavily in digital transformation and expanding their internal technology team to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a growing development function where you will work on modern applications, integrations, and end-to-end software projects in a collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and support Java/J2EE applications across front-end and back-end systems
  • Work on system integrations and technically complex development tasks
  • Participate in peer code reviews and application walkthroughs
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation
  • Follow software development standards and best practices
  • Support build, deployment, and release processes
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve production issues
  • Take a practical, hands-on approach to delivering solutions


Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience
  • Commercial experience developing full stack Java/J2EE applications
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services
  • Experience with frameworks such as React and/or Struts
  • Strong Java development skills
  • Exposure to other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Perl is beneficial
  • Experience with development tools including Git, SVN, and Eclipse
  • Understanding of testing methodologies including unit, integration, and regression testing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement

Desirable Skills
  • Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience working with APIs and system integrations
  • Understanding of build management and release processes

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