Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow)

Consol Partners UK ·www.consolpartners.co.uk

Location Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 500 - 550 / month
Type Full time
Level Principal
Source Shazamme
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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.

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The Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) role with Consol Partners UK is based in Glasgow, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) role remote?
Yes — the Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) position at Consol Partners UK is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) role pay?
Consol Partners UK lists the Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) role at GBP 500–550 per month.
Is the Staff Software Engineer (Java, Glasgow) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Consol Partners UK.
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