Lead Java Engineer
Umbrella Rate: £600.00 - £635.00 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Clearance Required: BPSS
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join a major modernisation programme, helping to design, build, and deliver scalable digital services within a complex enterprise environment.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems, guiding development teams, and driving high-quality delivery from design through to implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design and delivery of Java-based services and applications.
- Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on high-level architectural designs.
- Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and technical standards.
- Collaborate with Architects, QA Leads, Delivery Managers, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead and mentor developers, supporting technical decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ensure successful integration with shared platforms and common services.
- Support backlog creation, technical planning, and delivery assurance.
- Contribute to the wider engineering community and help shape ways of working.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Java.
- Experience developing applications using Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
- React
- Front-end development experience
- Microservices architecture
- Cloud-native application development
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading from the front, solving complex challenges, and helping teams deliver high-quality software. You’ll be comfortable defining solutions, mentoring others, and taking ownership of technical delivery within large-scale transformation programmes.
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Lead Java Developer in Telford employer: Experis Austria
Experis Austria is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to impactful projects in the oil and gas sector. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
