About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements: Strong commercial experience with JavaExperience developing applications using the Spring Framework or Spring BootHands-on experience with KubernetesProven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutionsStrong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practicesExperience working in Agile delivery environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsBPSS clearance requiredDesirable: React front-end development experienceDesirable: Microservices architecture experienceDesirable: Cloud-native application development experienceDesirable: CI/CD and DevOps practices Responsibilities: Lead the technical design and delivery of Java-based services and applicationsProduce Low-Level Designs based on high-level architectural designsDrive engineering best practices, code quality, and technical standardsCollaborate with Architects, QA Leads, Delivery Managers, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycleLead and mentor developers, supporting technical decision-making and problem-solvingEnsure successful integration with shared platforms and common servicesSupport backlog creation, technical planning, and delivery assuranceContribute to the wider engineering community and help shape ways of working Technologies: CI/CDCloudDevOpsSupportJavaKubernetesReactSpringSpring Bootmicroservices More:
Were looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join a major modernisation programme, designing, building, and delivering scalable digital services in a complex enterprise environment. This hands-on technical leadership role involves solving challenging engineering problems, guiding development teams, and driving high-quality delivery from design through implementation. The role is based in Telford, with two days per week onsite, for six months. The rate is £600–£635 per day, inside IR35.
last updated 41 week of 2026