Java Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)

LMA Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Path to permanent position

Job summary

LMA Recruitment Limited is seeking a hands-on Full Stack Engineer in Glasgow. The role combines Java/Spring Boot back-end with Angular or React front-end, focusing on secure, scalable enterprise applications within financial services.

You will design, develop, and deliver integrated RESTful APIs and microservices, working closely with DevOps, QA and architecture teams in a hybrid environment. The contract runs an initial 6 months with a strong view to permanency.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Front-end experience with Angular and/or React.
• Designing RESTful APIs and microservices; DevOps familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack apps with Java/Spring Boot and Angular/React.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA and architects to deliver software.
• Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, CI/CD and Agile practices.
• Ensure security, performance and accessibility requirements are met.
• Support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Angular/React

RESTful APIs

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

AWS/Azure

Financial services domain

Agile delivery

Job description

Full Stack Engineer (Java, Angular/React)

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - Minimum 2 Days Onsite Per Week)
Salary: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract with a Strong View to Permanent Employment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join a newly established engineering capability delivering strategic technology solutions within the financial services sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot alongside Angular and/or React. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade applications while contributing to engineering standards and best practices across multiple high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular or React.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design sessions, and code reviews.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps initiatives, and Agile delivery practices.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, accessibility, and operational requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Front-end development expertise using Angular and/or React.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience working within financial services, banking, insurance, or other regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, or Cypress.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform or Ansible.
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and performance optimisation.
• Previous consulting experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering best practices.

What's on Offer

• Up to £500 per day Inside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract
• Strong opportunity to secure a permanent position following the contract period
• Hybrid working environment with a minimum of two days per week onsite in Glasgow
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale technology programmes
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technology leaders
• Long-term career growth within an expanding technology consulting practice