Java Tech Lead

In this hybrid role, you will provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of Java-based RESTful APIs and microservices within an application modernization programme. You will set engineering standards, oversee technical design and solution delivery, and ensure scalable, resilient integration with existing systems. You will mentor engineers, resolve complex challenges, and drive quality, security and maintainability. The role is based in Telford with Inside IR35 and a 6‑month scope, with extension potential.

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of Java REST APIs and microservices as part of modernization
• Lead engineering standards, technical design and solution implementation to ensure scalability, resilience and integration with existing systems
• Translate architectural requirements into technical designs and manage dependencies supporting delivery planning
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews and uphold code quality, security and maintainability
• Oversee testing and quality practices (JUnit, automated tests, TDD) and drive CI/CD pipelines
• Containerise and manage microservices using Docker and Kubernetes
• Champion AI-assisted development practices within governance and security constraints

• Extensive hands-on Java backend development with ability to guide others
• Spring Boot expertise for RESTful APIs and microservices
• Microservices architecture and design, including service-to-service communication
• API architecture and design: contracts, versioning, security, performance
• Application modernization experience including legacy decomposition
• Docker & Kubernetes for containerisation and deployment
• Technical leadership including mentoring and resolving complex engineering challenges
• Engineering standards, code reviews and secure, maintainable code
• Testing and quality practices including JUnit and automated tests
• Git / CI/CD tooling and deployment pipelines
• Technical design and delivery translating architecture into implementable designs

• Leadership and mentoring
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking
• AWS
• JPA / Hibernate
• Maven / Gradle