Java / Spring Developer

Head Resourcing Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Senior/Lead Java Developer for a contract role in the UK. The position requires hands-on leadership, deep Java expertise, and the ability to own critical tech initiatives within wealth and asset management.

The role is a 3-month initial contract with a hybrid work model—2 onsite days per week in Glasgow or London—paying £550 per day Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong Java, Spring and Spring Boot expertise.
• Proven experience building and integrating APIs.
• Strong database development and integration experience.
• Experience with AWS and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerisation technologies.
• Able to act as senior/lead hands-on developer.
• Willingness to work from London office two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and contribute at lead level while remaining hands-on.
• Deliver critical technology initiatives for wealth and asset management.
• Provide production support including occasional out-of-hours and weekend releases.
• Collaborate with teams across London and Glasgow offices.

Skills

Java development

Spring Framework

APIs integration

Cloud/AWS

Docker

Database

Technical leadership

Tools

Docker

AWS

Job description

Role: Lead Java Developer (Contract)

Rate: £550 per day Inside IR35
Location: Glasgow or London (2 Days Onsite)
Length: Initial 3-Month Contract

We're currently supporting a leading consultancy partner on a large-scale engagement within the Wealth and Asset Management sector. They are looking for a Senior/Lead Java Developer to join the team and play a key role in delivering critical technology initiatives. This opportunity would suit an experienced, hands-on developer who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and contributing at a lead level while remaining actively involved in development.

Key Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in Java development
• Strong expertise with Java, Spring and Spring Boot
• Proven experience building and integrating APIs
• Strong database development and integration experience
• Experience working with AWS and cloud-based environments
• Knowledge of Docker and containerisation technologies
• Comfortable operating as a senior or lead-level developer in a hands-on capacity
• Ability to work from the London office two days per week
• Willingness to provide production support, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend release support

Essential Industry Experience

• Wealth Management
• Asset Management
• Private Banking
• Financial Services

What's on Offer?

• £550 per day (Inside IR35)
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work on high-profile technology programmes within financial services
• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week onsite in London or Glasgow (depending on your location)

PLEASE NOTE - Head Resourcing DO NOT use AI in the matching/screening/selection of candidates.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.