Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)

<p>Job Description</p><br>Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.<br><p>Staff Software Engineer | Enterprise Technology Hub</p><ul><li>Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - City Centre)</li><li>Role Type: Contract-to-Permanent</li><li>Daily Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35 / PAYE)</li><li>Sector: Global Tier 1 Institutional Technology</li></ul><p>The Opportunity</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Core Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Architectural Evolution: Drive the migration of legacy monolithic codebases into lightweight, API-based microservices.</li><li>Offshore Team Leadership: Manage and mentor an offshore development team of 20+ members, ensuring delivery excellence and code quality.</li><li>Cloud Transformation: Lead the transition of hosting platforms from legacy systems to Kubernetes-based environments on GCP or AWS.</li><li>Full-Stack Delivery: Architect and maintain robust, scalable applications using Java 17+ and Angular.</li><li>Data Modernization: Oversee complex data migrations, including Elasticsearch upgrades (v2 to v8) and transitioning operational databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex high-level requirements into low-level technical specifications and comprehensive design documentation.</li><li>Quality Governance: Implement regulatory-compliant, zero-touch CI/CD pipelines to manage change and ensure system stability.</li></ul><p>Technical Stack Requirements</p><ul><li>Backend: Mastery of Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.</li><li>Frontend: Advanced proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, and modern UI/UX design.</li><li>DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.</li><li>Data & Messaging: Expert knowledge of Kafka, Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Elasticsearch.</li><li>Security: Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, secure web services, and API gateway management.</li></ul><p>Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Enterprise Experience: Proven track record delivering software within large-scale, complex global organizations.</li><li>Proven Leadership: Ability to engage, organize, and motivate large technical teams while advising on long-term technical strategy.</li><li>Technical Longevity: Extensive career history with deep expertise in Java and web technologies.</li><li>Academic Foundation: Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. xwzovoh </li><li>Methodology Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), TDD, and architectural design patterns.</li></ul>