Associate Manager (Java) - Newcastle

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Manager - Java to join our Advanced Technology Centre in Newcastle.

This role is ideal for an experienced Java professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability. You’ll play a key role in shaping solution design, guiding delivery teams, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-scale applications for some of Accenture’s largest clients.

Working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions while supporting the development of modern cloud-native applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving engineering excellence, and leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About the Team

Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving hub of innovation where technology specialists collaborate to deliver high-quality solutions for a diverse range of clients.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Working alongside skilled engineers, architects, and industry experts, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technologies, industry-leading training, and a global network of professionals who can help you develop your career.

Whether you’re looking to expand your leadership experience, deepen your technical expertise, or work across a range of industries and technologies, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to do so here.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Associate Manager - Java, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications and microservices.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs.
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads, product owners, and delivery teams to drive successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and support to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and cloud-native solutions using modern engineering practices.
• Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, quality standards, and best practices.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement through Agile delivery methodologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage priorities, risks, and technical decisions.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technology roadmaps.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency and quality.

• Strong Java development experience (Java 8+)
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Experience using AI coding assistants to support development, code review, and testing
• RESTful API development
• Microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs, collaborating with architects, technical leads, and delivery teams to drive implementation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native application development, including containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns
• SQL and NoSQL database technologies, including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Agile delivery methodologies and Scrum frameworks
• Software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, and technical governance
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading development teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues in enterprise environments

Nice to Have

• Public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Testing practices
• Elasticsearch or other search technologies
• Python and Shell scripting
• Experience delivering solutions within highly regulated environments
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus scheme (career level dependent)
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Three additional days of paid leave each year for charitable and volunteering activities
• Access to industry-leading learning and development programmes
• A global network of technology experts and specialists
• Career progression opportunities across a broad range of technologies, industries, and leadership pathways

Flexibility and mobility are important aspects of this role, and there may be opportunities to spend time working alongside clients and partners to help deliver the exceptional services we’re known for.

Why Join Us?

If you’re passionate about modern software engineering, enjoy leading teams, and thrive on delivering complex technology solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Join a team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, shape delivery outcomes, mentor future talent, and make a meaningful impact on projects that deliver real value for clients.

At Accenture, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, expand your technical and leadership capabilities, and build a rewarding long-term career within one of the world’s leading technology consulting organisations., About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces .