We're Hiring: Lead Java Developer
£70,000 - £94,000
Hybrid - Shropshire (2–3 days on-site per week)
Eligibility for SC Clearance required
Join one of the UK's leading consultancies on a major, long-term digital transformation programme for a large government department. You'll play a critical role in modernising national services used by millions.
You'll join a large team, working on a variety of evolving assignments across multiple workstreams.
Projects range from modernising legacy platforms to developing brand new, cloud-native solutions. Engineers in this team are rotated based on project demand, with regular extensions and reassignments - making this an ideal environment for curious, adaptable developers.
What You'll Do
* Build scalable microservices using Java and Spring / Spring Boot.
* Deliver clean, maintainable code through TDD, BDD, and pair programming
* Design and maintain RESTful APIs and asynchronous services
* Contribute to the full DevOps lifecycle — development, deployment, and monitoring
* Collaborate in Agile teams with designers, analysts, and infrastructure specialists
* Influence architectural decisions and support continuous delivery pipelines
What You'll Bring
* Strong experience with Java (ranging from legacy versions to modern stacks)
* Comfortable working across both legacy systems and greenfield projects
* Experience with microservices, TDD, unit testing, and CI/CD
* Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
* Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases
* Leadership or mentoring experience
* Self-starter, flexible, and eager to learn
* Bonus: Exposure to C# or Scala
Why Join?
* Be part of a highly collaborative, inclusive team culture
* Enjoy continuous learning - take up to 5 paid days per year for training, with access to Pluralsight, and support for certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
* Private healthcare
* Flexible benefit scheme
* 25 days holiday (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 more)
To be successful with your application, you must be able/willing to work from the office 2/3 days per week and be eligible to undergo SC clearance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £70,000.00-£94,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Telford TF3 3BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Telford TF3 3BD