Java Developer
Summary
Build and maintain secure, scalable Java applications using Spring, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms; collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions.
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements
- Core Java and functional programming: minimum 5 years of experience with a strong understanding of functional programming concepts.
- Spring ecosystem: at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with Spring, Spring REST, Spring Boot, and JPA.
- Kubernetes: minimum 2 years of experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
- Front‑end technologies: working knowledge of Angular and React UI frameworks, with 2+ years of experience.
- Testing: deep expertise in JUnit and integration testing, with 5+ years of experience.
- SQL: ability to write efficient and optimised SQL queries, with 3+ years of experience.
- Agile methodologies: solid understanding of Agile practices and principles.
- CI/CD: experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
- Design principles: strong grasp of software design principles and patterns.
- Preferred: experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Preferred: familiarity with Kafka, MQ, or other streaming services.
- Preferred: exposure to AI‑assisted development tools such as Co‑pilot.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Java‑based applications.
- Deliver secure, stable, and scalable solutions across various business and technical domains.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Take ownership of projects and proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Technologies
- AI
- AWS
- Angular
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- GCP
- JPA
- JUnit
- Java
- Kafka
- Kubernetes
- REST
- React
- SQL
- Spring
- Spring Boot
- UX UI Design
More
We are seeking a Java Developer for a 6‑month contract role based in Glasgow, inside IR35. This role offers the opportunity to work on secure, stable, and scalable Java solutions while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and applying modern engineering practices across development, testing, deployment, and delivery.
last updated 28 week of 2026