Lead Java Developer

Company:  Hays
Location: Glasgow
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Join a leading UK banking and technology services provider as a Senior Java Developer.


Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Rate: £320/day (Outside IR35)

Duration: July 2026 – December 2026


Overview

Seeking a Senior Java Developer (10+ years) with strong experience in building scalable web applications using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and JEE technologies, combined with solid front-end skills in JavaScript and React. You’ll work in Agile teams, contribute to client-facing solutions, and ensure accessibility best practices.


Key Skills & Experience

Core (Essential)

• Java 8/7, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, REST APIs

• JEE stack: JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC

• Front-end: JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS

• XML technologies (DOM, SAX, XSLT)

• Accessibility tools: NVDA, WAVE, Accessibility Insights


Tools & Technologies

• IntelliJ IDEA

• Jenkins, Maven, JIRA

• Git / Subversion


Leadership & Delivery

• Experience leading or mentoring developers

• Strong Agile (SCRUM) experience

• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (Product, BA, QA)

• Client-facing delivery experience


How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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