If you’re a Junior Software Developer looking for a new role and can tell us something about the intro to the job advert below – we want to hear from you…

public class JobAdvert {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        System.out.println("**Wanted: Code Conjurer**");

       System.out.println("We know developers don’t want waffly job ads asking you to be a ‘passionate self-starter with enthusiasm and blue sky thinking.’  So, we're just going to give you the facts about our role...");

    }

}

Now back to a standard advert….

This role would suit someone looking to expand their development skillset and work in an environment where you’ll see your ideas/creations move from planning stages fully though to seeing staff utilising them.

Job Purpose:

• Designing, developing, delivering and maintaining software across the entire business in Java.
• Working on a wide range of projects such as Restful API design and development, Payment systems, CRM, and Stock Management to name a few as well as integration with third party APIs.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Solving problems through delivering impactful software.
• Identifying system improvements.
• Designing and developing of existing and new APIs.
• Liaising with a variety of stakeholders and clients to ensure the needs of the business and our customers are met.
• Supported role, working in a small but very important IT/Tech/Dev team

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience in developing desktop applications using Java 8.
• Hands-on experience in Restful API design and structure.
• Experience in SQL and database design and development.
• Experience of source code control systems such as Git.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience of System installation / administration.
• Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms.
• Experience with desktop front end development frameworks such as Swing
• Experience of Apache ANT and Maven
  
  

All sounding good? Next step = apply.  We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

What working at Novatech means for you:

There are lots of benefits working for us!  Due to our non-corporate culture, you get a real chance to be yourself and work with people of a similar technical mindset.  We have a relaxed dress code and champion hybrid working, which gives you a mix of working from home and our offices based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. 

As you'll be working in the office everyday for at least the first month, and then working in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week after that, we need you to be able to commute easily to our offices.  We are really lucky as we have good transport links to the office for when you come in, free staff parking and a lockable bike shed for if you drive or ride. 

AND THERE’S MORE....

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the chance to buy additional days)
• Health plan scheme
• Upskilling apprenticeship training
• Cycle to work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts
• Social and wellbeing events
• Hybrid working (after training period)
• A great breakout room
• Kitchen and shower facilities

About us:

Gaming and retail are just a small part of what we do. Novatech also work heavily in the B2B sector with some of the largest and most respected names in a range industries.  Whether it’s supporting businesses with their remote workforce, transforming maritime companies with life-saving training simulators or implementing practical Deep Learning systems into the businesses of tomorrow, there’s no end to the amount of fascinating and cutting-edge projects that we are involved in (some of which we can’t tell you about, yet).  Pretty cool, right? Join us to get involved in developing the future of our business…and yourself at the same time!

• Please view the Junior Software Developer Job Description March 2025 document (opens in a pop up)