Java Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)

  • LMA Recruitment
  • Glasgow, Lanarkshire
  • Oct 23, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Full Stack Engineer (Java, Angular/React)

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - Minimum 2 Days Onsite Per Week)
Salary: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract with a Strong View to Permanent Employment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join a newly established engineering capability delivering strategic technology solutions within the financial services sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot alongside Angular and/or React. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade applications while contributing to engineering standards and best practices across multiple high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular or React.
  • Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, technical design sessions, and code reviews.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps initiatives, and Agile delivery practices.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, performance, accessibility, and operational requirements.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Front-end development expertise using Angular and/or React.
  • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience working within financial services, banking, insurance, or other regulated environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery teams.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, or Cypress.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform or Ansible.
  • Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and performance optimisation.
  • Previous consulting experience.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering best practices.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £500 per day Inside IR35
  • Initial 6-month contract
  • Strong opportunity to secure a permanent position following the contract period
  • Hybrid working environment with a minimum of two days per week onsite in Glasgow
  • Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale technology programmes
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technology leaders
  • Long-term career growth within an expanding technology consulting practice

Apply

If you are a Full Stack Engineer with strong Java and modern front-end development experience and are looking for a challenging role with long-term career prospects, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.