Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)

• 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

We 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.