Our client, a leading global organisation, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Glasgow. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented Java Developer to join a dynamic and agile development team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and we will contact you to discuss it further: Role: JAVA Developer Location: Glasgow Vacancies: 2 Style: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join a fast-paced team working on a real-time, event-driven system. This is a hands-on development role focused on modernizing and enhancing a complex, high-performance platform that processes large-scale business events and data volumes. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in multi-threaded Java development within a Linux-based environment and experience with messaging architectures, databases, and cloud technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize high-performance, real-time applications using Java and Spring Boot Work with message-based architectures such as Kafka or IBM MQ Design and implement solutions using RDBMS (Sybase, DB2), including writing complex SQL queries Develop Unix/Linux scripts using Shell or Python for automation and deployment Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development lifecycle Ensure high-quality coding practices, including unit and integration testing (JUnit) Contribute to DevOps automation for seamless CI/CD deployment Provide architectural input and innovative solutions to enhance system performance Document new features and improvements for future reference Key Skills & Experience Required: Strong experience in Java Server-Side Concurrent Programming with Spring Boot Deep understanding of message-based architectures (MQ/Kafka) Proficiency in RDBMS (Sybase, DB2) and complex SQL query writing Unix/Linux scripting (Shell/Python) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Full software development lifecycle knowledge and Agile experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for learning the business domain supported by the applications Desired: Experience with MongoDB and other NoSQL databases Understanding of Equity Derivatives or financial services Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS