Senior Java / SQL Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Wellness programme

Breakfast Tuesdays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical insurance

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Methods in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Java/SQL Developer to design, develop and support enterprise-grade applications and data solutions. You will work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with architects, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

This role offers 3 days per week in the office in Glasgow, with hybrid work options as appropriate. You will mentor junior developers and contribute to a high-performing engineering culture focused on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong SQL/database design and tuning skills.
• Experience with Spring Boot and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and event-driven patterns.
• Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate in Agile teams.

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

Skills

Java

SQL/Databases

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Git

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Gradle/Maven

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.

Benefits

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)