Java Developer - 12 month contract (PAYE through the agency) - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Are you passionate about creating high-performance systems and eager to work in a busy Agile environment that values innovation and collaboration?

I am looking for an experienced Java developer to work on the design and development of innovative financial systems that operate in real-time and handle high volumes of transactions globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java for high-volume, real-time transaction processing.
• Work with cross-functional, global teams to implement features and enhancements to their systems.
• Use frameworks such as Spring and testing tools like JUnit to ensure high code quality.
• Work with RDBMS (preferably Sybase or DB2) and write efficient SQL queries to support application functionality.
• Use message-oriented middleware and understand message-driven architecture to facilitate communication between services.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices and quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing updates and insights on project status.
• Embrace agile methodologies to improve development processes and team collaboration.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in core Java, with a solid understanding of data structures and concurrency.
• Background working in Agile environments.
• Experience with message brokers such as JMS, MQ, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and experience in performance tuning for both relational and document stores.
• Knowledge of common open-source libraries used in Java development.
• Experience of working in Linux environments and using Python or Shell scripting.

Desired Attributes:

• A proactive learner with a genuine interest in the financial services landscape.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively share ideas and solutions.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for adopting Agile software development practices.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!