Java Full Stack Developer - Glasgow UK - Onsite
Summary
Onsite Java full-stack developer in Glasgow building and maintaining Spring Boot applications with Angular/React front-ends, deploying on Kubernetes, and working within Agile/CI/CD practices.
Location: Glasgow, UK – Onsite (5 days a week in office)
Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Job Description:
Key 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, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
Required Qualifications
- Core Java & Functional Programming: Minimum 5 years of experience with 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 (2+ years).
- Testing: Deep expertise in JUnit and integration testing (5+ years).
- SQL: Ability to write efficient and optimized SQL queries (3+ years).
- 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 Skills
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Kafka, MQ, or other streaming services.
- Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools such as Co‑pilot.