Lead Java Engineer

• We lead and support a team of software engineers.
• We design, develop, and test bespoke software solutions.
• We provide technical direction and communicate clearly with clients.
• We produce solution architectures and technical designs.
• We build full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• We design and deploy cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWS.
• We create continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitLab.
• We work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support, and maintenance.
• We deploy software into public and private cloud environments.
• We promote high standards of software quality, security, and engineering practice.

Technologies:

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GitLab
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• React
• Security
• TypeScript

• We are looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead with strong commercial Java development experience.
• We are looking for experience designing and building solutions in AWS.
• We are looking for full-stack development experience using JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• We are looking for previous experience leading engineers or providing technical direction.
• We are looking for an understanding of software architecture and technical design.
• We are looking for experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• We are looking for strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• We are looking for the ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• We are looking for experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
• We are looking for experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
• We are looking for a good understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.
• You must be a British citizen.
• You must have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years.
• You must be able to obtain high-level UK security clearance.

We are a leading specialist technical consultancy working on a live Central Government project within a collaborative Agile team, building bespoke software that solves complex operational challenges. We offer a competitive salary of up to £85,000, a flexible 37.5-hour working week, hybrid working, five days of external training, a learning and development budget, access to a dedicated career coach, technical guilds, a matched pension and healthcare package, regular social events, and self-directed career progression in a supportive technical environment. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.