Java Developer- Glasgow

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Developer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Glasgow.

The role combines hands-on Java development with application engineering and support, working across enterprise applications and Identity & Access Management (IAM) technologies.

We are open to candidates with relevant commercial experience, as well as engineers with strong Java fundamentals and the potential to develop their expertise within IAM, RBAC and Directory Services.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in these areas, supported by an established Glasgow team that can provide mentoring and technical development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and enhance enterprise applications using Java.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues and implement appropriate fixes and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrations with other applications and services.
• Support IAM and Directory Services technologies, including platforms such as PingDS / ForgeRock DS.
• Assist with application and platform migrations, upgrades, configuration and deployments.
• Develop or maintain Java-based integrations, plugins and extensions.
• Support applications operating within Linux / RHEL environments.
• Use Bash / shell scripting to automate deployment, migration, validation and operational activities.
• Investigate application logs, system processes and performance issues.
• Work with technologies and protocols including LDAP/LDAPS, REST APIs, JSON, certificates and TLS.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and established software engineering practices.
• Use appropriate AI-assisted development tools to support coding, refactoring, testing, documentation and troubleshooting.