Full Stack Engineer

Skillfinder International; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to work on a transformational programme within financial services. The candidate will design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions in a cloud-first, agile environment. Primary responsibilities include end-to-end feature delivery, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Essential skills include advanced proficiency in Java, with familiarity in methodologies and tools like BDD and Kubernetes. This position offers an impactful opportunity in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence system design

Gain exposure to cloud-driven engineering

Collaborate with experienced teams

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Java (P3 – Advanced).
• Experience in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, efficient full-stack software solutions.
• Develop end-to-end features across frontend and backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Participate in code reviews and drive best-practice development standards.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Java

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Terraform

Oracle Database

Job description

Full Stack Engineer

Location: Glasgow or Bournemouth
Project: Large-scale financial services delivery programme
Contract Role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team working on a major transformation programme within the financial services sector. This role involves building scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions that support complex business operations across multiple teams and technical domains.

You will work in a cloud‑first, agile environment and be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end features—from user interface development through to backend engineering. The ideal candidate will act as a subject‑matter expert, contribute to technical decision‑making, and help maintain strong engineering standards across the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, efficient full‑stack software solutions
• Develop end‑to‑end features across frontend and backend systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Apply cloud‑first and agile principles to solve technical challenges
• Participate in code reviews and drive best‑practice development standards
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of learning and improvement
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical direction across teams

Key Skills and Requirements

Essential:

• Advanced proficiency in Java (P3 – Advanced)

Preferred / Intermediate Proficiency:

• Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD)
• Kubernetes
• Spring Boot
• Terraform
• Oracle Database

Why Join This Project?

• Work on a high‑impact programme within a major financial services environment
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams using modern technologies
• Opportunity to influence system design and technical direction
• Gain exposure to cloud‑driven engineering and large‑scale delivery practices

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Full Stack Engineer interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV or contact us for more information.