Junior Developer and Developer roles - Elevate Programme - Belfast hybrid - Spring 2026
Location: Belfast (hybrid)
Assignment Length: 24 months, with strong potential to join the banking client permanently at the end of the assignment.
About the Elevate Programme
Elevate is Vantage Point Global’s early careers development programme. You join Vantage Point 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
Vantage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Department
- Early Careers Programme
- Locations
- Belfast
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- First /Mid-Level Officials
About Vantage Point
Vantage Point Global (VP) is a talent consultancy established in 2014 to support top-tier clients in building their talent pipeline. VP provides opportunities for all, hiring exceptional, diverse talent who are supported and developed throughout their career journey at VP, enabling them to be highly effective in their roles.
We partner with our clients to create opportunities for individuals to launch into fulfilling and rewarding careers in the industries we serve and deliver a future-ready workforce to our clients.
Our unique model delivers continuous formal training, personal development and mentoring to create a driven, high-calibre, highly skilled workforce that is empowered to add value to our clients from the outset.
Our head office is in London, but we work with clients globally. We currently have teams in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Warsaw, Wroclaw and are expanding into the US and Asia.
Vantage Point Global is a fully committed inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
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