Graduate Java Developer

Graduate Java Developer

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Location:

Near Ipswich, Suffolk (4 Days Office / 1 Day Remote)
💰 Salary: £30,000-£35,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

Mploy Group is partnering with a growing software company developing innovative SaaS solutions used by organisations across the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch their software engineering career within a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll work alongside experienced developers, gain exposure to real-world projects, and develop the technical skills needed to become a successful software engineer.

The Role

As a Graduate Java Developer, you'll contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of modern software applications whilst learning industry best practices and gaining hands-on commercial experience.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop software solutions using Java and modern web technologies

* Build new features and enhancements for a SaaS platform

* Fix bugs and support continuous product improvements

* Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint activities

* Work closely with developers, testers and product teams

* Contribute to technical discussions and design reviews

* Assist with requirements analysis and solution development

* Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code

* Learn software engineering best practices from experienced colleagues

* Take increasing ownership of development tasks as your skills grow

About You

* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline

* Strong understanding of core Java principles

* Passion for software development and technology

* Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Good communication and teamwork abilities

* Experience gained through university projects, placements or personal development work

* Understanding of Agile methodologies would be beneficial

* Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

 * £30,000 - £35,000 starting salary

* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

* Birthday off every year

* Paid volunteering day

* Private Medical Insurance

* Gym membership benefit

* Company pension scheme

* Structured training and mentoring programme

* Clear career progression opportunities

* Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Important Information

Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible for security clearance.

Applicants must have been resident in the UK continuously for the last 5 years.

Please apply to find out more