Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer – North LanarkshirePermanent | On‑site | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you ready to take full ownership of software engineering within a long‑established and highly respected Scottish manufacturing business?

Our client, headquartered in North Lanarkshire, is looking for a talented Software Engineer to become the company’s in‑house expert and trusted authority on all things software.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a standalone role where your work directly supports real‑world manufacturing operations, streamlining processes and shaping how the business uses technology day‑to‑day.

About the Role

Working within the IT department, you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a suite of in‑house applications used across the business.

You will work end‑to‑end across the full lifecycle, from engaging with users and gathering requirements to designing solutions, building new features, documenting your work, and supporting deployed applications.

Most internal tools are built using React on the front‑end, communicating with the company’s ERP system (BPCS) via a Spring Boot middleware layer exposing REST APIs.

This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and meaningful impact.

What You will Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining Java-based applications using Java 8 and Spring Boot
• Building and enhancing front‑end applications using React and JavaScript
• Working with technologies such as Apache Tomcat, Git, Maven, and REST API development
• Writing and maintaining unit tests with JUnit, Mockito, and PowerMock
• Liaising directly with end users across the business to gather requirements and shape solutions
• Creating both technical documentation and user training materials
• Troubleshooting and resolving application issues post‑deployment
• Assisting the wider IT team with ad‑hoc IT tasks
• (Nice to have) Experience with Windows servers, BPCS, or RPGLEYour background

• Strong commercial experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Confident front‑end skills with React and JavaScript
• Good understanding of relational databases
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Comfortable engaging with non‑technical users to gather requirements and support adoption
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a desire to take real ownership

Why Join?

Alongside a stable, friendly working environment and a role where you get to influence real change, you also benefit from:

35-hour week, finish at 12 noon on a Friday

• Contributory Pension Scheme – 3% employer / 5% employee
• Group Life Insurance
• The chance to be the software SME within the organisation
• Autonomy to shape solutions and modernise applications
• A secure, well‑established employer with decades of success in Scottish manufacturing

Apply Today

If you are a hands‑on Software Engineer who enjoys owning solutions end-to-end and wants a role with genuine influence, apply today.