Senior Java / SQL Developer

Methods Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and wellness programmes

LinkedIn Learning access

Management development programme

Pension Salary Exchange scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Worldwide Travel Insurance

Team social events and breakfast days

Job summary

Methods Group in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Java/SQL Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications and data solutions. You will work across the full SDLC with architects, DevOps, and stakeholders in a hybrid Glasgow setting.

You will mentor junior team members, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to scalable microservices and robust data platforms. The role emphasizes security, performance, and value delivery within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Expert-level SQL and database tuning skills.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud or Hibernate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Build and optimise complex SQL queries and database solutions.
• Develop scalable APIs and microservices architectures.
• Analyse requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Lead code reviews and promote best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Mentor junior developers and support production systems.

Skills

Java

SQL

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Microservices

REST APIs

Event-Driven Architecture

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab)

Maven/Gradle

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins/GitLab

Maven/Gradle

PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / SQL Developer to join our growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade applications and data solutions. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with architects, developers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and mentoring junior team members.

Location: Glasgow, 3 days/week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Build and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database solutions.
• Develop scalable APIs and microservices architectures.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and promote development best practices.
• Ensure adherence to security, quality, and performance standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Support production systems and critical business applications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Agile delivery environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

Java: 5+ years of professional experience with Java (Version 11 or higher preferred).

SQL / Databases: Expert-level knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and query tuning.

Frameworks: Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Hibernate.

Architecture: Deep understanding of Microservices, RESTful APIs, and Event-Driven Architecture.

Tools: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), and build tools (Maven/Gradle).

Desirable skills:

Scala: Hands-on experience or a strong functional programming background using Scala.

Big Data: Exposure to Apache Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop ecosystems.

Cloud: Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Experience in banking or financial services industry.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Clear communication skills.

Ability to lead projects independently.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Relevant industry certifications are desirable.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

As well as this, we offer:

• Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
• Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
• Time off 25 days a year; plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave per year
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)