Description Java/Scala Software Engineer – Glasgow First Derivative is a people first company. We are powered by our ever-growing teams of specialist problem solvers and process evolvers. Our extensive capabilities offer agile solutions and exciting career opportunities – whether you are in the early stages of your career, looking for new direction, or wanting to continue in the position of leadership. Joining the world’s largest Capital Markets dedicated consultancy, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of mission-critical projects, tech stacks, clients and a company that prides itself on career development, variety and flexibility. We have opportunities for Mid-Senior Software Engineers who will work shoulder to shoulder with Tier 1 investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to name a few. What will you do? Develop and enhance scalable, high-performance systems for financial services and trading applications. Design and implement robust data processing and storage solutions to support business-critical operations. Build and optimize intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for various stakeholders, including traders and operational teams. Work in an Agile environment, applying best practices in software development, automated testing, and DevOps. Integrate new functionalities with existing platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability within a complex ecosystem. Our main tech stack includes: Core Java (version 8 or higher) Spring Framework/ Spring Boot Object Oriented design principles and patterns CI/ CD tools such as Jenkins Microservices architecture, including containers and serverless implementation e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions, etc. JPA frameworks such as Hibernate and SQL Agile methodologies What experience will you need? Strong experience in Scala and Java programming Proficiency in relational databases such as Sybase or DB2 Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including automated testing, tooling, and DevOps concepts Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Adaptable, dependable, and a collaborative team player with a commitment to meeting deadlines Additional Experience: Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly valued, particularly in areas related to trading, risk management, or back-office operations. What's in it for you? You will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional development and the opportunity to design your own career path. Benefits: Hybrid and Flexible Working Extensive Private Healthcare Package Private Pension Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity policies Group Life Protection Benefit Employee Referral Bonus Scheme Access to a range of skills and certifications such as GCP, AWS, Azure and more Additional Perks: FD Internal Network and Sports & Social Calendar, who host monthly and quarterly socials at each office. Aspiring LeadershipProgramme – a programme which provides a structured and practical pathway to fast-track talented individuals into leadership roles. STEPup Awards - employee led awards designed to acknowledge excellence in four areas that are quintessential to us. TechSmiths Guild – helping employees get to grips with everything cloud computing and data storage (which are integral to the future of business and risk management). STRIVE Initiative and IMPACT Programme – development programmes put in place to support women in tech and financial services. Investment Club - employees learn the basics of investment and trading via workshops and competitions, mirroring real-life scenarios. Food Club – the opportunity to try out new cuisines together as a team Sports Club – a bit of healthy competition Getting involved in 5k fun runs, JPM challenge and SCB challenge.