Junior Java Software Engineer

Salary: £25,000 - 28,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant technical experience.
• We require familiarity with frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, React.js, responsive design, and Material UI components.
• We require familiarity with backend development using Java and/or Python.
• We require familiarity with database technologies, specifically MongoDB.
• We require familiarity with version control tools including Git and GitHub.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban is a plus.
• We require strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with infrastructure tools such as Terraform is preferred.
• Deployment experience using shell scripts, particularly in AWS serverless environments such as S3, CloudFront, and Lambda, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• We will have you contribute to projects using core technologies across frontend, backend, and database systems.
• We will have you collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• We will expect you to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and environments.
• We will have you apply creative problem-solving skills to support project delivery.
• We will encourage you to bring fresh perspectives to ongoing projects and initiatives.
• We will involve you in work that helps shape systems used at scale in the finance sector.

Technologies

• AWS
• Lambda
• Backend
• CSS
• Frontend
• Git
• GitHub
• Support
• Java
• Kanban
• Material UI
• MongoDB
• Python
• React
• Serverless
• Terraform
• UX UI Design
• Cloud

More

We are a leading organization in the finance sector, building innovative technology that helps shape the future of finance and touches millions of users. We offer a contract role for a Junior/Graduate Java Software Engineer on a 6-month initial basis with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite in Belfast and 2 days remote. You will join a vibrant, collaborative team where your ideas matter, with opportunities for mentorship, continuous learning, and career growth. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support candidates from all backgrounds and abilities.

last updated 22 week of 2026