Lead Java Developer - #2079099

Senior Java Developer

Java | JSF | Microservices | CI/CD | Git | TDD | Jest | MuleSoft

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to support the delivery of modern, scalable software solutions within a collaborative engineering environment.

This role would suit someone with strong back-end Java development experience, who is also comfortable contributing across the full stack, particularly around JSF-based UI development.

You’ll be working closely with backend and integration teams to design, build, test and deliver high-quality software within a component and microservice-based architecture.

The Role:

You’ll be involved in the full software delivery lifecycle, contributing to solution design, development, testing and continuous delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to bring strong engineering standards, a quality-first mindset and the ability to work effectively across technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality Java-based backend services
• Contribute to full-stack delivery, including JSF UI development
• Work within component-based and microservice-based architectures
• Follow Test-Driven Development practices and support automated testing
• Use modern CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows and continuous delivery toolsets
• Collaborate closely with backend, integration and wider engineering teams
• Support integration patterns, with exposure to MuleSoft being beneficial

Key Skills Required:

• Strong hands-on Java development experience
• Solid back-end engineering background
• Experience with JSF UI
• Understanding of microservices, component-based architecture and design systems
• Experience with Git, CI/CD and continuous delivery toolsets
• Strong understanding of TDD and test automation frameworks
• Experience with testing tools such as Jest
• Ability to work collaboratively in a full-stack delivery environment
• Exposure to MuleSoft
• Experience working on integration-heavy platforms
• Previous experience modernising or enhancing enterprise Java applications
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams

Contract Details:

• Outside IR35
• Onsite - Glasgow
• 6-12 Months Contract

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strong Java engineer who can operate confidently across backend development, UI contribution and wider delivery practices. You’ll be someone who writes clean, maintainable code, understands modern architecture patterns and can work closely with technical teams to deliver robust software solutions.