Java Engineer Trainee (Graduate Scheme)

About the role

Merkle, a performance marketing agency, is recruiting a Java Engineer Trainee for its Barcelona office (formerly Comet). You will join a cross-functional Scrum development team and follow a full-stack Java Graduate Scheme, receiving formal and on-the-job training and mentoring until becoming a full-stack Java Consultant within two years.

Key responsibilities

• Develop software, both backend and frontend, in a Scrum team
• Work with senior developers, QA and designers to ensure the highest quality of delivered software
• Make sure new functionality is covered by tests and that everyone agrees on what is delivered
• Learn agile methodologies and Scrum while working on a portfolio of international projects

Required profile

• Recent graduate with an IT-related university degree (Bachelor or Master); career switchers considered
• Interest in creating good quality software and in an agile environment
• Intellectual curiosity, ambition and teamwork, with the ability to work autonomously
• Good English is essential
• EU citizenship or EU work permit
• Able and willing to travel occasionally to client sites or other Merkle offices in Europe

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentoring, including Merkle University with access to Lynda.com and Skillsoft
• Spanish/English lessons, free coffee and fruit, and free life and health insurance
• Career progression and personal growth opportunities