Full Stack Java Developer - Hybrid

We have an opportunity live at the moment for a Full Stack Java Developer in the IT and technology sector.

This role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in Glasgow City Centre Office.

Location:

UK-based

Duration:
Initial 6‑month contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Day Rate: £300

IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (pending final determination)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer with 7–8+ years of hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise‑grade web applications.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise web applications
• Build and support microservices‑based solutions using Java and Spring technologies
• Develop RESTful APIs and web services for integration with internal and external systems
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross‑functional teams to gather and refine requirements
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React
  
  JS and related JavaScript technologies
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root‑cause analysis
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimisation techniques
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Engage directly with onsite clients and stakeholders to provide technical consultation and delivery support

• Minimum 7–8 years of experience in software development and enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience developing web‑based applications using:
  • ReactJS
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • REST APIs/Web Services
  • Spring MVC
  • JEE Technologies (Java 8+, JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC)
  • XML Technologies (DOM, SAX, XSLT)
  • HTML5, DHTML, Java Script
  • JBoss Application Server
• Core Technical Skills
  • Java 8 or higher
  • Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
  • JUnit 4 & JUnit 5
  • Free Marker Templates
  • Oracle Database
  • Git
  • Ruby
  • Bundler
  • Gradle
  • Leiningen
  • GoCD
  • Ansible (Mandatory)
  • Mulesoft
• Frontend Technologies (Preferred)
  • Java Script
  • ReactJS
  • Redux
  • Node.js
• Cloud & Dev Ops
  • Experience developing and deploying applications on AWS
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Jenkins
    • Maven
    • CI/CD pipelines
    • Build and release management processes
    • Development Tools
    • Intelli
      
      J IDEA or equivalent modern IDEs
    • Source control and version management best practices

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Free Marker template development
  • Knowledge of application performance monitoring and profiling tools such as:
  • Glowroot
  • JProfiler
  • Experience with performance tuning and application optimisation
  • Exposure to modern Dev Ops and automation practices