Job
Lead Java Engineer
Lead Java Engineer
Location: Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite
Contract: 6 months
Rate: Up to £645 inside ir35
Clearance: BPSS required
We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join a large-scale modernisation programme, working on the design and delivery of critical digital services.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be responsible for turning architectural designs into detailed technical solutions, leading engineering teams through build and delivery, and helping solve complex technical challenges.
The Role
You'll work closely with Architects, QA Leads and other technical stakeholders during the design phase before taking technical ownership through development and delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Producing Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for services and applications.
- Leading the technical development and delivery of services.
- Providing technical direction and mentoring to other engineers.
- Developing modern applications using Java and Spring.
- Working with Kubernetes and platform integration technologies.
- Driving engineering best practices and consistent ways of working.
- Working with shared and reusable components across the wider programme.
- Troubleshooting complex technical problems and developing effective solutions.
- Collaborating closely with architects, engineers and wider stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Strong commercial Java development experience.
- Strong Spring / Spring Boot experience.
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience.
- Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Technical Lead or Senior Engineer.
- Experience producing and working from Low-Level Designs.
- Experience leading technical delivery within Agile engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of modern software development and integration.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable
- React / React.js experience.
- Platform integration experience.
- Experience working on large-scale modernisation or transformation programmes.
- Experience within complex or highly regulated environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Lead Java Engineer to take ownership of significant services within a major modernisation programme.
If you have strong Java, Spring and Kubernetes experience and are looking for your next technical leadership contract, we'd be keen to hear from you.

