Overview
Role: Lead Java Developer
Rate: Up to 700/day Inside IR35
Location: Leeds - 3 Days Onsite Per Week
Contract: 12 Months
About the Role
We're looking for a Lead Java Developer to join a major national digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will help build and improve high-traffic citizen-facing services used by millions across the UK.
Responsibilities
* Lead or guide a team of Java developers on large-scale digital services.
* Design, build, and enhance server-side applications and APIs for internal and external use.
* Build and maintain automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
* Contribute to scaling and improving high-traffic web platforms.
* Provide 2nd-line support for applications and platforms, including occasional out-of-hours support.
* Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
Requirements
* Strong recent experience with Java 21 or later.
* Solid understanding of TDD, BDD, and Agile delivery.
* Experience with microservices architecture and responsive web design.
* Proven track record building APIs and automated test frameworks for continuous deployment.
* Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems (Linux/Mac OS X).
* Comfortable with collaborative development practices such as pair programming.
Desirable
* Experience with MongoDB, messaging tools (ActiveMQ/Kafka), and frameworks such as Jackson, JAX-RS, Mockito.
* Knowledge of scaling high-traffic websites and managing large data sets.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in working on impactful, large-scale digital services, please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and interview process.
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