Lead Java Backend Engineer
Hybrid - 2 days per week in Newcastle/London
This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the backend technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
What You'll Do
* Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches)
* Guide backend architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability
* Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high-priority issues
* Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions
* 30-40% hands-on, 60% leadership/strategy
* Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement
Top Priority Skills
* Java (11+)
* Spring Boot
* Solution architecture experience
* Strong communicator able to influence decisions
Tech Stack & Environment
* Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
* Kafka & event-driven systems
* AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers
* SQL & NoSQL databases
* CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices
If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more.
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