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# Java Developer

- **Company:** ION Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Hibernate (Java), Java Database Connectivity, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Spring-mvc, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ionrecruitment.com/job/senior-java-developer/

## About the Role

Candidates should have exposure to the full software development lifecycle, will get involved in a variety of new software projects, and will play a key role in mentoring and developing Graduate & Junior Software Developers in your team.

Essential skills and experience should include (a strong mix of):

 * Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle
 * established Java Programming skills
 * Spring and Spring MVC frameworks
 * JDBC, Hibernate & SQL (Oracle or similar RDBMS)
 * Software design patterns

Highly desirable, but not essential, skills include:

 * Agile software development
 * Experience automated test tools
 * A degree in Computer Science or similar

If successful, you will enjoy a highly stimulating & challenging work environment within a dynamic & rapidly growing organisation.

## Description

Reporting to the Head of IT, you will work closely with Project Managers and play a critical role in designing, developing and testing own-brand products and bespoke client-driven solutions. The role will play a key role in influencing the technical direction of products as well as assisting in driving quality in product development methods.