Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Glasgow/Bournemouth - fully onsite
Salary/Rate: Up to £409 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 02/02/2026
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction
The Java developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using AWS, SQL, Spring Boot, Java, Spring MVC, JavaScript, and MySQL.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Develop high-quality software design and architecture using AWS, SQL, Spring Boot, Java, Spring MVC, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Some hands on knowledge on React JS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3
• Some exposure to frontend testing tools like Jest
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging.
• Oversee the development of documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.