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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration & Automation Engineer (Java Technical Lead) (IT) - **Company:** LA International Computer Consultants - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £69,044.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Software Application Programming, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5892836854 ## About the Role Candidates should have strong commercial experience across the following: * Java - strong hands-on development experience. * Proven experience operating as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or Senior Java Engineer. * Apache Kafka - experience developing or supporting messaging, streaming or event-driven architectures. * Kubernetes - experience deploying and supporting containerised applications. * Python - experience developing applications, services, automation or supporting tooling. * Strong software engineering and application design principles. * Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures. * Experience leading technical delivery within complex environments. * Strong understanding of scalable and resilient application design. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. * Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Experience working within Agile or multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Experience in the following would be advantageous: * Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. * Docker and containerised environments. * CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment. * REST APIs and microservices. * SQL or NoSQL databases. * Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps tooling. * Real-time data processing and event-driven architecture. * Enterprise-scale transformation programmes. * Government or public-sector environments. ## Description We are currently recruiting for an experienced CA Engineer / Java Technical Lead to support a major technology programme based in London. The successful candidate will provide strong technical leadership across the design, development and delivery of scalable applications and services. 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