Junior Developer 2024

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Edinburgh or Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires two days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. 

We give you a world of potential

Computershare have a very exciting opportunity for a Junior Java Developer to join our team in Edinburgh or Bristol.

Why is this role exciting when there are so many other Junior Developer positions in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• Our leadership team are entirely invested continually developing and training our staff, so you will have the opportunity to carry on learning and progressing.
• You will be working within a global department, where the teams are focused on being the best. They want to continue to learn and are whole-heartedly embracing being agile.
• You will be working as part of our CTS Plans team, which provide development and support to one of our major business lines.
• We encourage a flexible working environment to allow you to work the way that suits you best.

Interested? Keep on reading to find out a bit more about what you’ll be doing, and the type of person that we’re looking for.

A role you will love

Based at either our Bristol or Edinburgh offices, Computershare Technology Services (CTS) is seeking talented a Junior Java Developer to join our Employee Share Plans organisation. You will work collaboratively within our cross-functional teams to deliver high quality, maintainable software solutions across a portfolio of applications and supporting frameworks that deliver business value and meet stakeholder expectations while building on the sustainability of those solutions.

We are currently building out solutions that cover various geographies around the globe. We have completed our first region in Europe, and are now moving onto Australia, the US and Asia. This means that there are some great opportunities to be involved in an exciting, high-profile project in which you’ll have the chance to collaborate with colleagues all over the world.

Some key responsibilities:

• Learn and apply expert knowledge of industry standards, policies, and organisational structure so that you can work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across wider technology functions.
• Proactively evaluate and resolve technical challenges and blockers to minimise their impact on the team’s delivery and/or supported products.
• Research emerging technologies and practices to propose improvements and innovations that would benefit the business.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences to: share knowledge and complex ideas; provide updates; influence; challenge; and take on feedback.
• Continue to learn and develop your skill sets and knowledge.

What will you bring to the role?

This is a truly collaborative environment, so the passion to work closely with colleagues to embrace and share ideas will be paramount.

You will be working with stakeholders across the wider technology teams and business, so communication will be key. You will have the ability to build effective working relationships with people from both a technical and non-technical background.

We are always looking to innovate, so you will be a curios individual who is keen to investigate new ways of working and grasp new concepts.

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Experience or good knowledge of Agile development practices and working environments
• Some experience or good knowledge in Java Development
• A willingness to learn and develop your skill sets

Rewards designed for you

• Employee Share Plan. Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
• Health and Wellbeing. Our health and wellbeing rewards can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Save for Your Future. We will support you along your retirement savings journey.
• Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.
• Employee Discounts. We’ve partnered with other organisations to offer you extra savings. Enjoy discounts with banks, car manufacturers, on flights, accommodation, and days out as well as with many big brand shops.
• Extra Rewards. From tuition reimbursement to cash bonus recruitment referral programs, our comprehensive benefits package offers a multitude of options.