If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at [email protected] or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.

Role: Senior Java Developer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid)

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Are you passionate about problem solving and work on a real time multi-million transaction processing platform? this is the opportunity for you…

We have an exciting role for you – Senior Java Developer

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.

The Role

As a Senior Java Developer you will be part of a global front-office technology team that builds and supports the platform enabling this market-leading business. This role is a hands-on development role, and you will work on a real-time event driven system to help renovate and modernize parts of the system as well enhance the system to support exponential growth in business event processing and data volumes. You will be working in a complex real-time Linux based environment with multi-threaded java and good working knowledge of an RDBMS.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure Java applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code following best practices.
• Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance microservices using Spring Boot.
• Handle asynchronous processing using Kafka or Message Queues (MQ).
• Design and optimize database schemas for MongoDB (NoSQL).
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for relational databases.
• Write unit and integration tests using Junit and other testing frameworks
• Take full ownership of feature development from design to production.
• Work independently while collaborating, when necessary, with cross-functional teams.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Java Server Side Concurrent Programming with Spring Boot (Core Spring), Junit.
• Understanding of message-based architectures (MQ/Kafka).
• RDBMS Sybase and/or DB2 is preferable, with proficiency in writing complex SQL queries.
• Unix/Linux scripting (Shell/Python).
• Good Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Full software development lifecycle understanding.
• Good software development practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An interest to learn the business supported by the applications.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• MongoDB.
• Knowledge of the Equity Derivative business.
• Experience with cloud offerings (Azure/AWS).
• Some experience of technologies such as MongoDB, Kafka, IBM MQ, snowflake or other leading edge high performant data and caching technologies would be helpful.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.