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# Senior/Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** Stealth It
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £117,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Software Design Patterns, Github, Junit, Object-Oriented Software Development, Mockito, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Git, Gitlab-ci, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-C91564C4FD8BB8204F/

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience developing enterprise applications using Java 11/17+.
 * Extensive experience building Spring Boot microservices.
 * Lead experience will be highly beneficial.
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
 * Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
 * Expertise in JUnit, Mockito, and automated testing frameworks.
 * Experience with Docker and containerised application deployment.
 * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
 * Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
 * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.