FullStack Java Developer (Glasgow)
Posted 1 day ago by Consol Partners
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Summary: The Full Stack Engineer role focuses on delivering secure and scalable solutions within the financial services sector, requiring expertise in Java for Back End development and Angular or React for Front End delivery. The position is part of a newly established team that emphasizes engineering standards and collaboration across various disciplines. Ideal candidates will possess a consulting mindset and a commitment to engineering excellence. This hybrid role requires a minimum of two days on-site in Glasgow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and modern Front End frameworks (Angular or React)
- Collaborate with Back End, Front End, DevOps, and QA engineers to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical workshops
- Ensure adherence to modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery
- Contribute to UI/UX design decisions and ensure Front End performance, accessibility, and security
- Engage with stakeholders to communicate technical decisions and support delivery planning
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for Back End development
- Proficiency in Angular or React for Front End development
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and secure application design
- Experience working in regulated environments such as banking, fintech, or insurance
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to work in agile, high-accountability teams
- Consulting experience or a strong consulting mindset is highly desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position Title: Full Stack Engineer (Java, Angular, React)
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Engagement Type: Contract
Industry: Financial Services/Technology Consulting
We are seeking a highly capable and delivery-oriented Full Stack Engineer to join a newly established team. This team is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and production-grade solutions while setting engineering standards across multiple client engagements in the financial services sector.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in Java for Back End development and Angular or React for Front End delivery. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across the full technology stack and will bring a consulting mindset, technical depth, and a commitment to engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and modern Front End frameworks (Angular or React)
- Collaborate with Back End, Front End, DevOps, and QA engineers to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical workshops
- Ensure adherence to modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery
- Contribute to UI/UX design decisions and ensure Front End performance, accessibility, and security
- Engage with stakeholders to communicate technical decisions and support delivery planning
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for Back End development
- Proficiency in Angular or React for Front End development
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and secure application design
- Experience working in regulated environments such as banking, fintech, or insurance
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to work in agile, high-accountability teams
- Consulting experience or a strong consulting mindset is highly desirable
Desirable Attributes
- Experience with testing frameworks (eg, JUnit, Cypress, Jest)
- Exposure to infrastructure as code (eg, Terraform, Ansible)
- Familiarity with performance tuning, observability, and monitoring tools
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards
Engagement Model
- Contract-based initial engagement
- Hybrid working model: minimum 2 days onsite in Glasgow
- This role is part of a long-term, strategic capability within a joint consulting and technology delivery partnership
- The position is not intended to be absorbed by the client; it is a reusable, high-impact engineering asset
What We Offer
- A high-impact role
- The opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects in the financial services sector
- A collaborative, delivery-focused culture with top-tier engineering talent
- Long-term career growth within a respected and expanding consulting capability
