Lead Java Developer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking leader is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a long-term contract to design and maintain high-performance applications. The role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, along with frontend technologies like React JS. This position requires onsite work in Bournemouth or Glasgow, offering stability until December 2026 and an immediate joining opportunity.

Benefits

Long-term contract

High-impact enterprise projects

Stable engagement until Dec 2026

Immediate joining opportunity

Qualifications

• 9-13 years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC.
• Hands-on experience with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver new features.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

SQL

MySQL

JavaScript

React JS

Redux

HTML5

CSS3

Job description

Role: Senior Java Developer (Contract)
Work Type: Onsite (5 days RTO)
Location: Glasgow or Bournemouth

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong backend expertise with Java and Spring Boot, hands‑on AWS experience, and some exposure to modern frontend technologies. This is a long‑term onsite contract opportunity with JPMorgan Chase UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, AWS, SQL, and MySQL
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Ensure application performance, security, quality, and responsiveness
• Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and optimize applications for speed and scalability
• Maintain clean, well‑documented, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Perform software analysis, development, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 9-13 years of experience in software development
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
• Hands‑on experience with AWS
• Solid knowledge of SQL / MySQL
• Experience with JavaScript
• Exposure to frontend technologies: React JS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3
• Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Jest
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite, 5 days a week

Why Join?

• Long‑term contract with a global banking leader
• High‑impact enterprise projects
• Stable engagement until Dec 2026
• Immediate joining opportunity