Lead Software Developer
Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, DB2
£550-600 per day, Outside IR35
Starting date: 5th January 2026
Duration: Initially 6 Months (very likely to extend)
Fully Remote
Unify are proud to be exclusively representing a UK Consultancy partner who urgently requires the services of a Lead Software Developer, on an Outside IR35 Contract basis, to join a project team delivering a high profile Government program.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Software Development Expertise: Proven experience as a software developer, specifically with a background in software upgrades, bug fixes, and addressing vulnerabilities
* Agile Methodologies: Strong experience working in agile environments and participating in all agile ceremonies
* Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work with Government department, legacy platform teams, and Consultancy teams
* System Modernization: Experience with decommissioning systems, modernization, and migration projects is a plus
* Problem Solving: Ability to analyse existing live incidents and address high-priority issues from teams that use the audit API
Nice to have:
* Understanding of DDaT capabilities and a user-centered approach to digital services.
* Experience with DevOps practices and continuous improvement
Technology Stack:
* Working level Java (Spring Boot)
* Working level Python
* Understanding of DB2 and Postgres Databases
* Understanding of AWS
You must be available for a 1 stage, virtual interview on Monday or Tuesday next week, and available to start on the 5th of January.
Thanks!