Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)
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- Scotland,Glasgow City
- Full Time, Contract
- £500 - £550 per day
Job Description:
Staff Software Engineer | Enterprise Technology Hub*Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - City Centre)
*Role Type: Contract-to-Permanent
*Daily Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35 / PAYE)
*Sector: Global Tier 1 Institutional Technology
The OpportunityWe are seeking a high-caliber Staff Software Engineer to spearhead critical modernization initiatives within a global technology hub. This role is designed for a technical visionary capable of navigating large-scale enterprise environments while leading the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
As a Lead, you will bridge the gap between complex requirements and technical execution, taking direct responsibility for the management and mentorship of a offshore development team.
Core Responsibilities*Architectural Evolution: Drive the migration of legacy monolithic codebases into lightweight, API-based microservices.
*Offshore Team Leadership: Manage and mentor an offshore development team of 20+ members, ensuring delivery excellence and code quality.
*Cloud Transformation: Lead the transition of hosting platforms from legacy systems to Kubernetes-based environments on GCP or AWS.
*Full-Stack Delivery: Architect and maintain robust, scalable applications using Java 17+ and Angular.
*Data Modernization: Oversee complex data migrations, including Elasticsearch upgrades (v2 to v8) and transitioning operational databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
*Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex high-level requirements into low-level technical specifications and comprehensive design documentation.
*Quality Governance: Implement regulatory-compliant, zero-touch CI/CD pipelines to manage change and ensure system stability.
Technical Stack Requirements*Backend: Mastery of Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
*Frontend: Advanced proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, and modern UI/UX design.
*DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
*Data & Messaging: Expert knowledge of Kafka, Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Elasticsearch.
*Security: Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, secure web services, and API gateway management.
Candidate Profile*Enterprise Experience: Proven track record delivering software within large-scale, complex global organizations.
*Proven Leadership: Ability to engage, organize, and motivate large technical teams while advising on long-term technical strategy.
*Technical Longevity: Extensive career history with deep expertise in Java and web technologies.
*Academic Foundation: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
*Methodology Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), TDD, and architectural design patterns.
*Role Type: Contract-to-Permanent
*Daily Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35 / PAYE)
*Sector: Global Tier 1 Institutional Technology
The OpportunityWe are seeking a high-caliber Staff Software Engineer to spearhead critical modernization initiatives within a global technology hub. This role is designed for a technical visionary capable of navigating large-scale enterprise environments while leading the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures.
As a Lead, you will bridge the gap between complex requirements and technical execution, taking direct responsibility for the management and mentorship of a offshore development team.
Core Responsibilities*Architectural Evolution: Drive the migration of legacy monolithic codebases into lightweight, API-based microservices.
*Offshore Team Leadership: Manage and mentor an offshore development team of 20+ members, ensuring delivery excellence and code quality.
*Cloud Transformation: Lead the transition of hosting platforms from legacy systems to Kubernetes-based environments on GCP or AWS.
*Full-Stack Delivery: Architect and maintain robust, scalable applications using Java 17+ and Angular.
*Data Modernization: Oversee complex data migrations, including Elasticsearch upgrades (v2 to v8) and transitioning operational databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
*Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex high-level requirements into low-level technical specifications and comprehensive design documentation.
*Quality Governance: Implement regulatory-compliant, zero-touch CI/CD pipelines to manage change and ensure system stability.
Technical Stack Requirements*Backend: Mastery of Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
*Frontend: Advanced proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, and modern UI/UX design.
*DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
*Data & Messaging: Expert knowledge of Kafka, Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Elasticsearch.
*Security: Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, secure web services, and API gateway management.
Candidate Profile*Enterprise Experience: Proven track record delivering software within large-scale, complex global organizations.
*Proven Leadership: Ability to engage, organize, and motivate large technical teams while advising on long-term technical strategy.
*Technical Longevity: Extensive career history with deep expertise in Java and web technologies.
*Academic Foundation: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
*Methodology Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), TDD, and architectural design patterns.
Job number 3533063
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