Junior Developer and Developer roles - Elevate Programme - Belfast hybrid - Spring 2026

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Java Spring Boot Kubernetes React Native Azure Terraform

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location: Belfast (hybrid)

Assignment Length: 24 months, with strong potential to join the banking client permanently at the end of the assignment.

Junior Developer and Developer roles - Elevate Programme - Belfast hybrid - Spring 2026

Apply here

About the Elevate Programme
Elevate is [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Global’s early careers development programme. You join [Employer hidden] Global, complete structured training, then deploy into a tier 1 banking client on a two-year assignment.

The Opportunity
We are hiring Junior Developers and Developers (0 - 3 years of experience) for 24-month assignments in Belfast. You will work in delivery pods alongside experienced engineers. You will learn modern engineering practices through hands-on delivery, pairing, code reviews, and day-to-day coaching.

Core Technologies We Need

  • Java back-end developer, Spring Boot microservices
  • Kubernetes configuration and management, including Helm scripting
  • Cloud Azure capabilities, including Terraform
  • React Native, shipping to iOS and Android

What You'll Do

  • Build, test, and support Java microservices using Spring Boot
  • Develop and maintain Kubernetes deployments and Helm charts
  • Deliver Azure infrastructure using Terraform
  • Build React Native features for iOS and Android
  • Work in a pod model with senior engineers, product, and QA
  • Participate in code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing

What We're Looking For

Junior Developer

  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering and debugging
  • Some experience with Java, cloud, containers, or mobile development through work, study, or projects
  • Curious mindset and comfort learning from others

Developer (up to 3 years experience)

  • Professional experience delivering production software
  • Hands-on delivery in at least two of the core technologies above
  • Confidence working with CI/CD and production support
  • Able to take ownership of features within a pod

How to Apply
Apply with your CV and by answering a few questions. Include GitHub, app store links, or a portfolio in the cover letter if you have them.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and development support through one-to-one coaching and access to online training services
  • Health cash plan coverage
  • Cycle to work scheme

[Employer hidden] Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs