Lead Software Engineer - Java
On-siteGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting while developing secure, high-quality production code and reviewing work from others. Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams to probe architectural designs, and drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed. Establish consistent validation standards for secure coding and automated testing, while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the agile Software Engineering team. Apply knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve automation value, with a focus on cloud-native systems and financial services technology.
Required Qualifications
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
- Advanced applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages
- Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
- Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as continuous integration/continuous delivery, application resiliency, and security
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its technology systems
- Practical cloud-native experience
- Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
- Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data in a production environment
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver microservices with high reliability, clear APIs, and strong test coverage
- Proficiency in API design principles including REST best practices, OpenAPI/Swagger, versioning, and backward compatibility
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases, including indexing, transactions, and migrations
- Familiarity with observability tooling such as distributed tracing, log aggregation, and metrics platforms (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience writing unit, integration, and contract tests using testing frameworks and libraries such as JUnit, Mockito, or Testcontainers
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