Salary: £37,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Proven track record delivering software within large-scale, complex global organizations. Ability to engage, organize, and motivate large technical teams while advising on long-term technical strategy. Extensive career history with deep expertise in Java and web technologies. Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. Expert-level knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), TDD, and architectural design patterns. Mastery of Java 17, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. Advanced proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, and modern UI/UX design. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Expert knowledge of Kafka, Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Elasticsearch. Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, secure web services, and API gateway management. Responsibilities: Drive the migration of legacy monolithic codebases into lightweight, API-based microservices. Manage and mentor an offshore development team of 20 members, ensuring delivery excellence and code quality. Lead the transition of hosting platforms from legacy systems to Kubernetes-based environments on GCP or AWS. Architect and maintain robust, scalable applications using Java 17 and Angular. Oversee complex data migrations, including Elasticsearch upgrades (v2 to v8) and transitioning operational databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL. Translate complex high-level requirements into low-level technical specifications and comprehensive design documentation. Implement regulatory-compliant, zero-touch CI/CD pipelines to manage change and ensure system stability. Technologies: API AWS Angular Architect CI/CD Cloud Docker ElasticSearch Flink GCP GitHub Java Jenkins Kafka Kanban Kubernetes OAuth Oracle PostgreSQL RxJs Spring Spring Boot TDD Terraform TypeScript Web microservices UX UI Design Backend DevOps Frontend Security More: We are seeking a high-caliber Staff Software Engineer to spearhead critical modernization initiatives within a global technology hub located in Glasgow (Hybrid - City Centre). This contract-to-permanent role offers a daily rate of up to £600 (Inside IR35 / PAYE). We value technical visionaries capable of navigating large-scale enterprise environments and leading the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures. Join our team and contribute to transformative projects within the global Tier 1 Institutional Technology sector. last updated 24 week of 2026