Java Full Stack Engineer – Global Tier‑1 Investment Bank
12‑Month Rolling Contract | 5 Days Onsite - Glasgow & Bournemouth
A Global Tier‑1 Investment Bank is looking for an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to join a high‑impact engineering team. This role offers a rare opportunity to gain direct, hands‑on experience within a world‑leading financial institution—experience that is highly sought after in the market and can significantly enhance your prospects for future contracts in top‑tier banking and financial services environments.
What You’ll Do:
* Design and develop enterprise‑grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, AWS, SQL, JavaScript, and MySQL.
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements.
* Use React, Redux, HTML5, CSS3 with exposure to Jest for front‑end testing.
* Optimise performance and ensure high levels of reliability and responsiveness.
* Troubleshoot bottlenecks and resolve defects.
* Maintain clean, organised, and automated codebases.
* Implement strong security and data‑protection measures.
* Contribute across the SDLC, including analysis, testing, and documentation.
* Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to peers.
What You Bring:
* Extensive hands‑on Java engineering experience.
* Strong Java and Spring ecosystem expertise.
* Practical experience with AWS cloud services.
* Front‑end engineering skills with JavaScript, React, Redux.
* Solid SQL/MySQL database capability.
* Experience operating in fast‑paced, enterprise‑scale environments.
Contract Details:
Contract: 12‑month rolling
Location: Glasgow or Bournemouth - Fully onsite (5 days/week)
Industry: Global Tier‑1 Investment Banking