Lead Java Developer

Company: Spencer Rose Ltd
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Location: Easter Howgate
Job Description:

Spencer Rose is urgently seeking a Lead Java Developer to work on an exciting transformation programme for our Tier1 banking client working on modern, cloud-native applications and microservices. Based in Edinburgh.


Start: ASAPDuration: 6-12 months (with possible extensions)Rate: £#removed#pd all inclusiveLocation: Edinburgh – hybrid – 2 days a week in the office


Key skills:



  • Strong Java (8/11/17+) development experience with enterprise applications

  • Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate and microservices architecture

  • React.js, JavaScript & TypeScript with modern Front End development practices

  • Docker & Kubernetes and CI/CD using Jenkins, Git/GitHub

  • Strong automated testing experience with JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library and Playwright

  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB

  • Performance tuning, profiling and application optimisation

  • Security principles including JWT, OWASP and Zero Trust

  • Experience with Kafka/event-driven architecture and cloud-native development

  • Strong code review, pair programming and TDD/shift-left mindset


Desirable:


GCP, Node.js, Dynatrace/Splunk and banking/financial services experience.


What we’re looking for:


A hands-on technical leader who can drive engineering best practices, mentor developers and work collaboratively with stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026