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# Technical Lead (Java)

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Integration Frameworks, Code Restructuring, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5962015573

## About the Role

* Technical leadership experience on large-scale transformation programmes.
 * Experience leading application migrations to AWS.
 * Strong understanding of Java application development.
 * Experience working in multi-supplier environments.
 * Integration design and architecture experience.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Requirements

 * Minimum 5 years UK residency.
 * Ability to travel to London and Manchester as required.

## Description

We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across the refactoring and migration of critical applications. You'll work closely with client teams and programme stakeholders to guide technical design, oversee migration activities, and ensure successful delivery as applications move from legacy platforms to AWS-hosted microservices.
Key Responsibilities

 * Lead technical delivery across application modernisation projects.
 * Define and govern technical architecture and design decisions.
 * Support migration from legacy technologies to Java-based microservices.
 * Provide technical oversight for AWS cloud migration activities.
 * Review and assure technical artefacts and development outputs.
 * Collaborate within a large multi-supplier programme environment.
 * Manage integration requirements across multiple systems and teams.