Graduate Java Backend Developer

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Role/Job title – Graduate Java Backend Developer

Work Location – Reading

Mode of working – Hybrid (3 days from office)

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve – our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Impact: You will be building applications that power critical business processes and directly impact millions of end users
• Innovation: You will work on modern architectures including microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions, giving you exposure to cutting-edge technology.
• Collaboration: You will be part of a highly skilled, cross-functional team that value knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork

The Role

As a Graduate Java Backend Developer, you will develop and maintain enterprise grade applications. The role involves working in an agile environment to build scalable and high performing backend services, APIs and microservices. For this role we are looking for graduates with some java experience.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code
• Ensure designs comply with specifications
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Test and debug software applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Java Programming: Proficiency in Java is fundamental for any junior Java developer.
• Object-Oriented Programming: Understanding the principles of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction is crucial for writing clean and efficient code.
• Web Development: Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial for creating user interfaces and web applications.
• Database Management: Understanding SQL and the JDBC API.
• Continuous Learning: The Java programming language is constantly evolving, so staying up-to-update with the latest features and trends is vital.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

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Next Steps:

Application Process

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact – UKI.recruitment@tcs.com
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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