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# Lead Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, AWS)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Normanton, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Code Testing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5961625626

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
 * Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications and scalable software architectures
 * Good knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms, alongside infrastructure as code
 * Experience writing well-tested code and working with automated testing frameworks
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and Agile software development methodologies
 * Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Proven ability to lead engineering teams, provide technical guidance and mentor other developers
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
 * A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
 * Ability to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks

## Description

* Lead the design, development and delivery of complex software systems, ensuring high standards of quality, security, scalability and performance
 * Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to software engineers, supporting their professional development and encouraging knowledge sharing
 * Write high-quality, well-tested code and promote best practice across software development, testing and continuous delivery
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions
 * Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, application performance, reliability and security
 * Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and maintain consistent engineering standards
 * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to modern DevOps practices
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and support the delivery of reliable software solutions
 * Contribute to technical discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and support recruitment and early-stage bid activities where required

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * DevOps
 * Docker
 * Support
 * Java
 * Kubernetes
 * Security
 * Spring
 * Spring Boot
 * microservices