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Rakesh

17Years_Senior Software Engineer_Java_AWS_Springboot

Verified email Founding Contractor · 2026

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Primary specialism Software Development
Location / working location Glasgow
Current availability Available within 1 month Confirmed 12 Aug 2026
Profile status Active contractor profile

Professional profile

enior Java Developer and Technical Lead with 17+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions across banking, financial services, retail and telecommunications. Strong hands-on expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Terraform, REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture and CI/CD. Proven experience designing scalable cloud-native platforms, modernising legacy systems, integrating complex enterprise applications and delivering solutions across the full SDLC. Delivered technology solutions for JPMorgan Chase, Nike, BMW, Wells Fargo, Intel and Eircom, with experience leading teams of up to 6 engineers, mentoring developers and working with architects, product owners and global stakeholders. Demonstrated measurable impact including 50% reduction in manual effort, 50% reduction in deployment effort, 40% reduction in development effort and 30% reduction in MTTR. Experienced in platform engineering, CI/CD automation, cloud migration, production support, architecture, HLD/LLD and engineering best practices. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CKAD and Terraform Associate, with practical experience in AI-assisted engineering usi

Core skills

Java 17 SpringBoot AWS Terraform Kubernetes Unix

What I’m looking for next

Target roles: 1. Senior Java Developer 2. Lead Java Developer 3. Technical Lead 4. Senior Soft
I am looking for a Senior Java Developer, Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Solution Architect contract role where I can leverage my 17+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Kubernetes, and DevOps. I enjoy designing scalable cloud-native solutions, leading technical initiatives, modernising enterprise platforms, and mentoring engineering teams. I am particularly interested in greenfield development, cloud transformation, platform engineering, distributed systems, and digital transformation programmes within Banking, Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications, or other enterprise environments. I am available for UK contract opportunities and can quickly contribute to high-performing Agile teams delivering business-critical solutions.

Contract preferences

Working preferenceRemote · Hybrid · On-site
Will workGlasgow, Edinburg
IR35 preferenceOutside IR35 · Inside IR35
Expected rate £550–£750/day
SeniorityMid-level
Contract length3–6 months · 6–12 months
IT experience17 years
Available from15 Sep 2026

Relevant work experience

1. 17+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices and Cloud Technologies. 2. 5+ years of experience in Banking & Financial Services, delivering mission-critical solutions for JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Extensive experience building cloud-native microservices, RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions using Java 17, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes and Docker. 3. Proven expertise in Solution Design, System Integration, HLD/LLD, Distributed Systems, API Design and Enterprise Architecture. Strong background in DevOps, Platform Engineering and CI/CD Automation, implementing Jenkins pipelines, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes deployments. 4. Delivered enterprise solutions for global organisations including JPMorgan Chase, Nike, BMW, Eircom, Intel and Wells Fargo across Banking, Retail, Automotive and Telecommunications domains. 5. Led Agile teams of up to 6 engineers, mentoring developers, conducting architecture and code reviews, and driving engineering best practices. Achieved measurable business outcomes including 50% reduction in manual effort, 50% reduction in deployment effort, 40% reduction in development effort, and 30% reduction in MTTR through automation and engineering improvements. 6. AWS Certified Solutions Architect with CKAD and Terraform Associate certifications, experienced in AI-assisted software development using GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.

Experience & credentials

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Sector experience

Banking 7 Years · Retail & Ecoomerce 5 years · Automotive 1 year · Enterprise Platform Engineering 1 Year

Certifications

1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) 2. Certified Kubernetes Application Devel

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