Lead Java Developer

Job description

Role: Senior Java Developer (Contract)

Work Type: Onsite (5 days RTO)

Location: Glasgow or Bournemouth

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong backend expertise with Java and Spring Boot, hands-on AWS experience, and some exposure to modern frontend technologies. This is a long-term onsite contract opportunity with JPMorgan Chase UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, AWS, SQL, and MySQL
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Ensure application performance, security, quality, and responsiveness
• Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and optimize applications for speed and scalability
• Maintain clean, well-documented, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Perform software analysis, development, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 9–13 years of experience in software development
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience with AWS
• Solid knowledge of SQL / MySQL
• Experience with JavaScript
• Exposure to frontend technologies: React JS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3
• Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Jest
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite, 5 days a week

Why Join?

• Long-term contract with a global banking leader
• High-impact enterprise projects
• Stable engagement until Dec 2026
• Immediate joining opportunity

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English