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# Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** Descriptionspencer Rose
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Junit, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, Open Web Application Security, Pair Programming, Performance Tuning, Mockito, Zero Trust Network Access, JSON Web Token, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, React Testing Library, Restful APIs, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-java-developer/50217837

## About the Role

architecture and cloud-native development Strong code review, pair programming and TDD/shift-left mindsetDesirable: GCP, Node.js, Dynatrace/Splunk and banking/financial services experience.What we're looking for: A hands-on technical leader who can drive engineering best practices, mentor developers and work collaboratively with stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.Interviews are due to take place w/c 5th October, if you are available, local enough to Edinburgh and have the above experience then APPLY NOW.

## Description

Job DescriptionSpencer Rose is urgently seeking a Lead Java Developer to work on an exciting transformation programme for our Tier1 banking client working on modern, cloud-native applications and microservices. Based in Edinburgh.Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months (with possible extensions) Rate: £400-420pd all inclusive Location: Edinburgh - hybrid - 2 days a week in the officeKey skills: Strong Java (8/11/17+) development experience with enterprise applications Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate and microservices architecture React.js, JavaScript & TypeScript with modern Front End development practices Docker & Kubernetes and CI/CD using Jenkins, Git/GitHub Strong automated testing experience with JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library and Playwright Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB Performance tuning, profiling and application optimisation Security principles including JWT, OWASP and Zero Trust Experience with Kafka/event-driven