Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: £670 per day
Clearance: BPSS
IR35: Inside IR35
We're seeking an experienced Lead Java Engineer to take a key technical leadership role within a large, complex transformation programme.
This role suits someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, shaping technical solutions, and leading teams through design and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical design and delivery of Java-based services
* Create low-level designs (LLDs) aligned to high-level architecture
* Collaborate with Architects, QA Leads, and Delivery teams
* Provide hands-on technical leadership during the build phase
* Promote engineering best practices and shared components
* Assure quality, consistency, and technical standards across the team
* Contribute to the wider Lead Engineer and engineering community
Essential Skills
* Strong Java experience
* Spring/Spring Boot
* Kubernetes
* Platform and systems integration
* Proven experience leading engineers and technical delivery
Desirable
* React/Front End experience