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