Lead Java Developer - 6 months - One Day Per Week in Manchester
Stealth It
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Manchester, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software Quality
Code Review
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Node.js
Service Design
Spring-boot
Front End Software Development
REST
Docker
Microservices
Job description
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of Back End services using Java and Spring Boot
- Architect and build scalable microservices-based solutions
- Oversee deployment and orchestration of services using Docker containers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Front End developers
- Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and mentoring junior developers
- Contribute to technical decision-making and system design
- Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Ensure solutions align with modern engineering standards and security requirements
Requirements
- Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Proven experience building and maintaining microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised deployments
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and Back End service design
- Experience working in agile development environments
Desirable Skills:
- Working knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js
- Experience with templating engines such as Nunjucks
- Exposure to Front End development (basic UI implementation)
- Familiarity with design systems and accessibility standards (eg, GDS guidelines)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Lead Java Developer - 6 months - Hybrid
