Lead Java Development Consultant

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Development Consultant to join their innovative development team in Edinburgh. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and services, requiring expertise in Java ecosystems, microservices, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developing scalable applications, with strong proficiency in cloud platforms and CI/CD tools. Join a team committed to cultural acceptance and continuous learning.

Benefits

Culture of caring

Learning and development opportunities

Balance and flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java/JEE.
• Deep expertise in modern Java ecosystems and distributed systems design patterns.
• Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mission-critical applications using Java and Spring technologies.
• Implement and manage microservices ensuring high availability and performance.
• Architect solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring Framework

Microservices

Kafka

CQRS

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

Cloud Computing

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Java Development Consultant to join our innovative development team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high performance, scalable applications and services. This role requires deep expertise in modern Java ecosystems, microservice architectures, and distributed systems design patterns.

Requirements

Core Development

• Professional software development experience, primarily in Java/JEE.
• Proficiency with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
• Experience in designing and building Microservices and highly distributed systems.
• Kafka & Scaling: Experience with message brokers, guaranteeing message order, and implementing idempotency.
• Saga Pattern: Practical application of distributed transactions for eventual consistency across microservices.
• CQRS: Understanding of Command Query Responsibility Segregation and managing eventual consistency.
• Orchestration vs Choreography: Ability to choose and implement appropriate service coordination strategies.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Strong experience designing, documenting, and implementing APIs (RESTful services).
• DevOps & Cloud
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools, specifically Jenkins, for automation of build, test, and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with other SDLC tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Confluence).

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical applications using Java, Spring Boot, and JEE technologies.
• Implement and manage microservices, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Design and build robust, secure, and well-documented APIs (REST/gRPC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA) to define, design, and ship new features.
• Drive the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline using tools like Jenkins.
• Architect and implement solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and system design.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across various system components.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you'll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you'll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You'll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands‑on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem‑solving skills as you help clients reimagine what's possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you'll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting‑edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high‑trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you're placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward‑thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution - helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.