Software Engineer Java

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Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite per week)Engagement Type: ContractIndustry: 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 backend development and Angular or React for frontend 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.

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React)
• Collaborate with backend, frontend, 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 frontend performance, accessibility, and security
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate technical decisions and support delivery planning

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for backend development
• Proficiency in Angular or React for frontend 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 (e.g., 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

• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Cypress, Jest)
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Familiarity with performance tuning, observability, and monitoring tools
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards

• 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

• 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