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Senior Cloud Data Engineer

Fullstack Java & React Web Developer

Permanent

Hybrid circa 2 days a week in the Glasgow City Office

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Fullstack Developer to join a fast-growing technology company based in Glasgow. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on a cutting-edge SaaS platform that supports corporate sustainability, carbon accounting, green energy and risk management for major enterprise clients.

As a skilled full-stack Java & React Engineer, you will play a key role in developing scalable backend services and dynamic frontend applications that help enhance and innovate the services.

As a successful developer your responsibilities will include:

Designing and maintaining backend services using Java, Spring, and Hibernate
Defining database schemas and writing efficient SQL queries
Building scalable and responsive frontend applications using React
Integrating frontend and backend components via RESTful APIs
Conducting code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security
Managing version control with GitHub
Implementing CI/CD pipelines to streamline development
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers and subject matter experts
Participating in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives

To be successful you will need to demonstrate experience of:

2+ years of experience in Java and React development
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and web development best practices
Experience working in agile teams and fast-paced environments
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Bonus: Experience with AWS, containers, or working in a startup environment

Please note:

This business is well funded and rapidly expanding, however they do not have a Visa sponsorship licence, as such they cannot now or in the short-medium term future, provide Visa sponsorship.

The hybrid model can and will support flexibility, but collaboration, peer learning are valued, as such proximity to currently living in or close to Glasgow is highly important.

Reward

A career building opportunity to join a mission-driven team making a real-world environmental and social impact. The opportunity to work with modern technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment, where professional & technical growth and development is encouraged. Salary up to £50,000

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Key skills terminology

Software Engineer, Software Developer, Web Developer, FullStack Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer Java, Java8, Spring, Hibernate, React, SQL, RESTful APIs, GitHub, CI/CD, AWS, Agile, ESG, SaaS, Sustainability, Glasgow, Hybrid

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