Lead Software Engineer

This is a high-impact role requiring a technical leader capable of deconstructing complex legacy architectures and rebuilding them for a cloud-native future. You will be responsible for the strategic migration from on-premise data centres to AWS, shifting from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and evolving Java EE/EJB environments into modern Spring microservices., * Java Modernisation: Extensive experience migrating legacy Java (EE/EJB) to modern versions (Spring / Java 11).

• Data & Cloud Transition: Proven track record of moving workloads from Oracle (PL/SQL) to PostgreSQL and migrating from physical Data Centres to AWS.
• Legacy OS Knowledge: Comfortable navigating environments across Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Oracle Solaris, and Windows Server (2008-2019).
• Geospatial Integration: Experience with GIS tools including JavaScript/OpenLayers, TileCache, and MapServer., * Active Security Clearance: You must hold current, active NPPV3 and SC Clearance. We cannot consider candidates without these active clearances due to the immediate start date.
• Leadership: Experience leading technical teams through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within a consultancy or government framework.
• Availability: Must be available to start within 1-2 weeks.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• IBM Initiate (Master Data Management).
• Experience with Nginx, Apache Tomcat, and ETL processes.
• Exposure to Cognitec FaceVACS, MiniO, or Virtualisation technologies.