Lead Java Backend Engineer

Harvey Nash

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Automation of Tests

Software Design Patterns

DevOps

NoSQL

Pair Programming

SQL Databases

Spring-boot

Backend

Event Driven Architecture

Kubernetes

Kafka

REST

Microservices

Job description

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