Java Developer

About The Role

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.

About You

• Strong hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience debugging, troubleshooting and enhancing enterprise Java applications.
• Experience developing APIs and system integrations.
• Good knowledge of Linux / RHEL, including:
• Filesystems and permissions
• Processes and services
• Networking fundamentals
• Log analysis
• Performance troubleshooting
• Experience with Bash or equivalent Linux shell scripting.
• Understanding of LDAP / LDAPS and directory-service concepts.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, certificates and TLS.
• Experience with modern software development tooling such as Git, CI/CD, Maven or Gradle.
• Understanding of testing, code reviews and secure coding practices.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience with PingDS / ForgeRock Directory Services.
• Experience supporting the migration, upgrade, configuration or deployment of PingDS.
• Experience developing PingDS plugins, extensions or custom Java integrations.
• Knowledge of directory-service replication and schemas.
• Broader Identity and Access Management experience.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT within an engineering environment.
• C or C++ development experience.

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK 'Best Employer'.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension