Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Developer Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, DB2 £(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35 Starting date: 5th January 2026 Duration: Initially 6 Months (very likely to extend) Fully Remote Unify are proud to be exclusively representing a UK Consultancy partner who urgently requires the services of a Lead Software Developer, on an Outside IR35 Contract basis, to join a project team delivering a high profile Government program. Essential Skills & Experience: * Software Development Expertise: Proven experience as a software developer, specifically with a background in software upgrades, bug fixes, and addressing vulnerabilities * Agile Methodologies: Strong experience working in agile environments and participating in all agile ceremonies * Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work with Government department, legacy platform teams, and Consultancy teams * System Modernization: Experience with decommissioning systems, modernization, and migration projects is a plus * Problem Solving: Ability to analyse existing live incidents and address high-priority issues from teams that use the audit API Nice to have: * Understanding of DDaT capabilities and a user-centered approach to digital services. * Experience with DevOps practices and continuous improvement Technology Stack: * Working level Java (Spring Boot) * Working level Python * Understanding of DB2 and Postgres Databases * Understanding of AWS You must be available for a 1 stage, virtual interview on Monday or Tuesday next week, and available to start on the 5th of January. Thanks