Summary: The Senior Java Developer role in Glasgow focuses on developing real-time Java services within an agile squad for the investment banking sector. The position requires expertise in multi-threaded Java, Spring, and SQL, along with a strong understanding of message-based architectures. The developer will work with technologies such as MongoDB and caching to ensure high performance and scalability. This role is hybrid and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java services within an agile squad.
• Utilize multi-threaded Java, Sharded MongoDB, and caching for product performance.
• Collaborate on message-based architectures to produce real-time outputs.
• Engage in full SDLC processes and agile software development practices.

Key Skills:

• Core Server Side Java including Data Structures and Concurrency.
• Spring and Junit frameworks.
• Linux operating system proficiency.
• Experience with relational databases (preferably Sybase and/or DB2) and SQL query writing.
• Understanding of message-based architectures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in learning the business supported by the applications.
• Knowledge of agile software development practices.
• Desired skills include JMS, MQ, Kafka, MongoDB, database performance tuning, Python/Shell scripting, and financial domain knowledge (e.g., Equities).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT