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Role: Lead Java Developer (Contract)
Rate: £550 per day Inside IR35
Location: Glasgow or London (2 Days Onsite)
Length: Initial 3-Month Contract
We're currently supporting a leading consultancy partner on a large-scale engagement within the Wealth and Asset Management sector. They are looking for a Senior/Lead Java Developer to join the team and play a key role in delivering critical technology initiatives. This opportunity would suit an experienced, hands-on developer who is comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and contributing at a lead level while remaining actively involved in development.
Key Requirements
- 7+ years' experience in Java development
- Strong expertise with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
- Proven experience building and integrating APIs
- Strong database development and integration experience
- Experience working with AWS and cloud-based environments
- Knowledge of Docker and containerisation technologies
- Comfortable operating as a senior or lead-level developer in a hands-on capacity
- Ability to work from the London office two days per week
- Willingness to provide production support, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend release support
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Essential Industry Experience
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Private Banking
- Financial Services
What's on Offer?
- £550 per day (Inside IR35)
- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
- Opportunity to work on high-profile technology programmes within financial services
- Hybrid working model with 2 days per week onsite in London or Glasgow (depending on your location)
If you're an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in financial services, wealth, or asset management environments and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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