Java Developer

Java Developer – Glasgow

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to build, enhance, and maintain high‑performing, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java technologies, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of company offices, client sites, and your home. You will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices
• Analyze business and user requirements to deliver effective technical solutions
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and web services
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues; enhance existing systems
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and Dev Ops teams
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Design and optimize database queries and schemas

• Strong experience in Core Java (Java 8 or later)
• Solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Hands‑on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Proven experience in RESTful API development and integration
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, or Oracle
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA for ORM
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Proficiency in Git or other version control systems
• Experience working with build tools like Maven or Gradle

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. We will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.