Lead Java Developer - #2158028

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Lead Java Developer

Location: Glasgow

Duration: Until 31/12/2026

Pay Rate: £322 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)

Days on site: 2-3 days onsite/week

Sector: Banking

Role Description:

• Join us as a Lead Java Developer in Private Bank & Wealth Management and contribute to the Investments Transformation Program, a strategic effort to modernize the technologies supporting our front office.
• As part of a major transformation program, you will design and develop services connecting our complex estate to a market-leading financial advisory platform, while adopting modern engineering practices to simplify our technology stack and improve resilience, scalability, observability, and delivery capability.
• You will help establish a sustainable technology foundation built on modern platforms, strong governance, and private cloud technologies.

To be successful as a Lead Java Developer, you should have the following essential skills:

• Ample experience in Java 21–25 development, delivering scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
• Validated expertise in Spring Boot 4.x, REST APIs, and Microservices, designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions.
• Ample understanding of integration patterns—API design, data transformation pipelines, and message-based architectures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve multi-faceted technical.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with or a strong interest in AI-assisted programming, code generation tools, and Agentic AI — we see these as core to how we will deliver software going forward.
• Ample experience with GitLab CI/CD, Maven/Gradle, and automated testing, enabling efficient software delivery and high-quality code standards.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization, building and managing scalable, cloud-native applications.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.