Lead Java Developer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking leader in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer for a long-term onsite contract. The role involves designing and developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Candidates need to have 9-13 years of software development experience, showcasing strong backend expertise and some knowledge of modern frontend technologies. Join us to contribute to high-performance applications in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Long-term contract with a global leader

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Ensure application performance, security, quality, and responsiveness.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

SQL

MySQL

React JS

Redux

HTML5

CSS3

Jest

Job description

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
• 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