Full Stack Developer - Java + React

Grid Dynamics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Sports benefits

Corporate social events

Professional development opportunities

Well-equipped office

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to develop AI-enabled web applications. This role involves establishing best practices and improving service levels within a complex environment. Candidates must be proficient in Java and React, with experience in Docker and Kubernetes. Opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary are offered in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to integrate Agile methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban.
• Strong knowledge of GitOps and service mesh technologies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of Software Development Lifecycle.
• Drive Continuous Delivery and Automation efforts.
• Foster a culture of transparency and innovation.

Skills

Polyglot full‑stack developer - Java + React

Excellent debugging and analytical skills

Operational experience of deploying and running services at scale

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud Formation

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our global Investment Banking client. You will be responsible for the development and overall implementation of AI-enabled web applications in a complex, critical and large cross-departmental and multi-disciplinary area.

The role is part of a multi-year transformation journey that will require a successful candidate to establish best practices, motivate and promote a cultural shift that will ensure a successful adoption of Engineering Principles and Practices within Production Management.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Accountable for delivery of a full range of end-to-end projects.

Great chance to build high-quality projects with low tech debt from the start. You'll be working with cutting‑edge AI/LLM capabilities, working with the internal AI platform team to integrate some of the latest agentic AI techniques into the apps you build.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an in‑depth understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and how it integrates within the overall technology landscape to deliver scalable, reliable and resilient applications.
• Ability to operate in a global environment with on‑/near‑/off‑shore matrix reporting structures.
• Operates into a highly regulated environment that requires in‑depth understanding of the regulatory requirements and the industry implications for our technologies.
• Improve the service level the team provides to our end users, which includes maximizing operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices.
• Drives Continuous Delivery and Automation efforts across the supported applications by means of Root Cause Analysis reviews, Knowledge management, Performance tuning, and user training.
• Fosters a culture that promotes transparency and innovation for increased team productivity.
• Coaching members of the team and outside the immediate reporting line about the best practices and recognises anti‑patterns that are quickly addressed.
• Implements the Agile Framework through one of its implementations like SCRUM or Kanban and ensures it integrates with overall organisation processes.

Requirements

• Polyglot full‑stack developer - Java + React
• Excellent understanding of Software Engineering concepts like Software Development Life Cycle and GitOps
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills: ability to isolate root cause across networking/infrastructure, application and database stacks
• Operational experience of deploying and running services at scale on top of Docker/Kubernetes stack and a service mesh, like Istio, is highly desirable
• Operational experience with orchestration tools for CI/CD and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tooling (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.) is a highly desirable

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding‑edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well‑equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.