We’re looking for a Lead Java Developer for our public sector client based in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle on an initial contract paying up to £750 per day Inside IR35 on an initial 12 month contract.
This role requires 3 days per week in the office and applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or hold a current SC.
You will be a hands-on technical leader, setting direction for your team, ensuring alignment to standards, and driving the delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. The work will contribute to the transformation of critical national platforms, supporting millions of people across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Setting technical direction for your service or capability, in line with organisational strategy
* Ensuring teams follow best practice, standards, and secure design principles
* Leading engineers while remaining a hands-on contributor
* Collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders
* Driving the evolution of digital services and underpinning infrastructure
Essential Skills
* Strong experience in one or both of the following:
o Modern software engineering for digital products (Java, microservices, Hexagonal architecture, MongoDB, Kafka)
o Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
* Proven track record of leading engineering teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring
* Deep knowledge of engineering best practice (version control, assurance, secure design)
* Strong collaboration and ability to share knowledge within engineering communities
* Experience delivering in complex, multi-disciplinary environments to tight timescales
Interested? Please apply below.
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