Job Description

About Us

Heresafe

is a growing SaaS company delivering innovative solutions to the public and private sectors. After a strong fiscal year and a successful first quarter, we're scaling up to meet increasing demand. We're on the lookout for talented and driven individuals who want to be part of an ambitious and supportive team, where your growth and impact truly matter.

We design, build, and support mission-critical products like

Accord

and

Heresafe

, along with bespoke solutions for long-standing clients. Our team is tight-knit, collaborative, and passionate about doing great work that makes a difference.

https://www.heresafe.com/

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Software Developer, you'll:

Design, build, and test features across the full stack using Java-based MVC frameworks (like Play Framework or Spring Boot) Maintain and enhance existing applications and infrastructure Collaborate with developers, project managers, and clients to understand requirements and deliver working solutions Support users and handle tickets with a customer-first mindset Participate in code reviews and help maintain high coding standards Contribute ideas to improve processes, tooling, and the products themselves

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who's curious, motivated, and ready to start their career in software development. Ideally, you'll have:

Must-haves:

A degree in Computer Science or a related field Problem-solving mindset and good communication skills A team player with a can-do attitude

Nice-to-haves (but not essential):

Java or similar OO programming experience Experience with any of the following: Spring Boot, Play Framework, Groovy, Thymeleaf, HTMX, HTML/CSS/JS Exposure to SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), Git, and Linux/macOS environments Knowledge of Agile practices and version control workflows (pull requests, branching, code reviews) Any experience with AWS, CI/CD, Docker, or working with customer support systems
We don't expect you to know everything on day one, what matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn, and how you work with others.

Our Stack

We work with a modern and pragmatic stack including:

Java, Scala, Play Framework, Spring Boot MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Thymeleaf, HTMX Git, GitHub, AWS, DigitalOcean Slack, Linear, Zoho Desk

What You'll Get

Competitive salary: 25,000 - 30,000 depending on experience Annual bonus and loyalty bonus scheme Regular salary and performance reviews 25 days holiday + bank holidays 2 charitable leave days per year MacBook and full remote setup provided Hybrid working: balance time at home and in our central Barnsley office Flexible hours and autonomy over your work Paid learning time, mentorship, and access to industry events Free snacks and drinks, regular socials, team building days Comfortable sit/stand desks and dual monitors

Why Join Heresafe?

We care about doing work that matters with people who care. You'll be part of a small but growing team where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your growth is a priority. Whether you want to focus on engineering excellence, work directly with users, or explore product and business strategy, we'll support your path.

Ready to apply?

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us a bit about what excites you about this role and joining Heresafe.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barnsley S70 2AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What attracted you to this role at Heresafe, and what excites you about working in a small but growing SaaS company? Tell us about a time you worked on a project with others. What role did you play and what did you learn? Why do you want to be a software developer? What areas of software development are you most curious about or keen to explore further? Do you have any experience using MVC frameworks like Spring Boot or Play Framework, even in university projects? Have you worked with Java before? If yes, tell us briefly about a small project or coursework that used it. How do you usually go about debugging a problem in your code? Link to any GitHub, personal projects, or portfolios (if available): Have you built or contributed to any web-based projects (in university, personally, or in a team)? If so, tell us about the project and the tech you used.
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barnsley S70 2AG

Reference ID: HS-GRAD-FS-JAVA-0725