Technical Development Lead (Java)

As the Java Lead, you'll be responsible for shaping the technical strategy, building and leading a development team, and ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and user-focused solutions. You'll be a key decision-maker in both technical and delivery discussions, supporting long-term transformation goals., * Define and drive the technical strategy in collaboration with senior leadership, aligning delivery with broader organisational and programme goals.

• Lead and manage development teams, ensuring high performance, continuous improvement, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Oversee the end-to-end technical delivery of complex digital services, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and user-centred.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction, particularly across Java-based systems, ensuring robust and maintainable codebases.
• Support resource planning, team structure, and performance management to build and maintain strong, effective teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for technical decision-making, working closely with delivery managers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.

We're seeking a Technical Java Lead to join a high-impact programme within a public sector organisation. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, with proven experience delivering digital services for UK government departments., * Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role, delivering large-scale, complex public sector programmes. Strong hands-on background in Java development, with the ability to guide and support engineering teams in best practices and architecture.

• Experience contributing to technical strategy and working closely with senior leadership teams to align technical direction with organisational goals.
• Successful track record of leading and scaling development teams, including mentoring, performance management, and recruitment.
• Experience working within UK government departments
• Holds SC Clearance
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, agile delivery methods, and scalable architecture patterns.