Java Technical Lead

• Leading and supporting a team of software engineers
• Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
• Providing technical direction and communicating clearly with clients
• Producing solution architectures and technical designs
• Building full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript
• Designing and deploying cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWS
• Creating continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitLab
• Working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support and maintenance
• Deploying software into public and private cloud environments
• Promoting high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice

Technologies:

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

• Strong commercial Java development experience
• Good experience designing and building solutions in AWS
• Full-stack development experience using JavaScript, React and TypeScript
• Previous experience leading engineers or providing technical direction
• An understanding of software architecture and technical design
• Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
• The ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions
• Be a British citizen
• Have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years
• Strong commercial experience in software engineering and modern application development
• Experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems
• Experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices
• Good understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code

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, and regular social events. We also provide self-directed career progression within a supportive technical environment. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.