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 practicesWhat 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. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
Lead Java Developer employer: Experis
As a Technical Stores Person at our Boscombe Down location, you will be part of a dedicated team supporting military operations with a focus on efficiency and high standards of service. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering training opportunities and the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence and compliance, we provide a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the defence sector while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive and professional setting.
