Lead Java Developer
HealthTech SaaS | Tech for Good
UK-based, Fully Remote, Up to £75k, Excellent Benefits, Permanent
Lead Java Developer is required by our successful HealthTech scale-up client. You'll be leading a small, focused engineering team (5 developers) working on full-stack development with Java/Spring Boot on the backend and React Native for mobile.
You will:
* Lead technical direction and architecture, working across Java backend services, frontend and React Native mobile apps
* Set engineering standards and review code for quality, security and performance
* Mentor and develop a small dev team, shaping culture and how you work together
* Own delivery: refine requirements, plan sprints, manage releases and communicate risks
* Stay hands-on writing Java/Spring Boot and React Native code
* Work with AWS, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
* Ensure strong security, privacy and compliance in a regulated healthcare environment
You have:
* Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot
* Solid experience building mobile apps with React Native (or native Android/iOS)
* Cloud & DevOps exposure (ideally AWS, plus Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)
* Proven experience mentoring or leading other developers
* Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have:
* Experience in healthcare, other regulated environments, or SaaS platforms
This is a genuine Tech for Good that's improving patient outcomes every day. If you're a Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer looking for your first Lead role where your work genuinely makes a difference, get your CV over to us ASAP.