Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Posted 1 day ago by Hays

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£320 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Agile Methodology Apache Maven Apache Subversion Application Programming Interface (API) Banking Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) Front End (Software Engineering) Git (Version Control System) HTML5 HyperText Markup Language (HTML) IntelliJ IDEA Java (Programming Language) Java Database Connectivity Java Persistence API JavaScript (Programming Language) Jenkins JIRA Mvc.net React.js Scrum (Software Development) Software Development Spring Boot Spring MVC Web Applications

Summary: Join a leading UK banking and technology services provider as a Senior Java Developer in Glasgow, working in a hybrid model with three days onsite. The role requires over 10 years of experience in building scalable web applications using Spring Boot and REST APIs, along with front-end skills in JavaScript and React. You will be part of Agile teams, contributing to client-facing solutions while ensuring accessibility best practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop scalable web applications using Spring Boot and REST APIs.
  • Utilize JEE technologies including JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, and JDBC.
  • Implement front-end solutions using JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML5, and CSS3/SCSS.
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility best practices using tools like NVDA and WAVE.
  • Lead or mentor junior developers and work collaboratively in Agile teams.
  • Engage in client-facing delivery and work with cross-functional teams.

Key Skills:

  • Java 8/7, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, REST APIs.
  • JEE stack: JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC.
  • Front-end technologies: JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS.
  • XML technologies (DOM, SAX, XSLT).
  • Accessibility tools: NVDA, WAVE, Accessibility Insights.
  • Experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Jenkins, Maven, JIRA.
  • Version control systems: Git / Subversion.
  • Strong Agile (SCRUM) experience.

Salary (Rate): £320/day

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Join a leading UK banking and technology services provider as a Senior Java Developer.

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Rate: £320/day (Outside IR35)

Duration: July 2026 – December 2026

Overview

Seeking a Senior Java Developer (10+ years) with strong experience in building scalable web applications using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and JEE technologies, combined with solid front-end skills in JavaScript and React. You’ll work in Agile teams, contribute to client-facing solutions, and ensure accessibility best practices.

Key Skills & Experience

Core (Essential)

  • Java 8/7, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, REST APIs
  • JEE stack: JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC
  • Front-end: JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
  • XML technologies (DOM, SAX, XSLT)
  • Accessibility tools: NVDA, WAVE, Accessibility Insights

Tools & Technologies

  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • Jenkins, Maven, JIRA
  • Git / Subversion

Leadership & Delivery

  • Experience leading or mentoring developers
  • Strong Agile (SCRUM) experience
  • Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (Product, BA, QA)
  • Client-facing delivery experience

How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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