Summary: The role of Senior Java + React Developer involves delivering scalable applications with a focus on back-end Java development and modern front-end development using React. The position requires strong full stack experience and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure effective delivery. The contract is set to last until January 2027, with a hybrid working schedule of three days per week onsite. The role is situated within the Banking and Financial Services industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver scalable applications using microservices and component-based architecture.
- Focus on back-end Java development and modern front-end development using React.
- Collaborate closely with backend, frontend, and wider engineering teams.
- Implement continuous delivery practices, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Utilize test automation frameworks and Git for version control.
- Contribute to full stack delivery and application performance.
Key Skills:
- Strong full stack development experience using Java and React.
- Back-end development experience with Java and microservices.
- Front-end experience with component-based user interfaces using React.
- Understanding of component-based architecture and design systems.
- Experience with continuous delivery tools and test automation frameworks like Jest.
- Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to MuleSoft for integration patterns is desirable.
Salary (Rate): £300 per day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Java + React Developer
Location: Glasgow
Work Schedule: 3 days per week onsite (Hybrid)
Rate: £300 per day
outside IR35
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Contract Duration: 20th July 2026 - January 2027
Join a leading UK Banking and technology services provider as a Senior Java Developer.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Java + React Developer with strong full stack experience, a focus on back-end Java development, and modern front-end development using React. You will be responsible for delivering scalable applications using microservices and component-based architecture, working across both server-side and client-side development.
Ideally you will have experience with continuous delivery practices, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test automation frameworks. You must be comfortable collaborating closely with backend, frontend, and wider engineering teams to contribute effectively to full stack delivery. Exposure to MuleSoft and modern integration patterns would be advantageous.
Key Requirements
- Strong full stack development experience using Java and React.
- Back-end development experience with Java, including microservices-based application delivery.
- Front-end experience building modern, component-based user interfaces using React.
- Solid understanding of component-based architecture, microservices architecture, and design systems.
- Experience with continuous delivery tools, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and test automation frameworks such as Jest.
- Solid understanding of component-based and microservices architecture along with design systems
- Experience with continuous delivery tools, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and test automation frameworks such as Jest.
- Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to MuleSoft is desirable for modern integration patterns
- Ability to collaborate closely with backend teams and contribute effectively to full stack delivery