Lead Java Developer, Information Technology Services

Job description: Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding teams and shaping technical solutions?
A leading specialist technical consultancy is looking for a Software Technical Lead to join a live Central Government project. You will work within a collaborative Agile team, building bespoke software that solves complex operational challenges.
What youll be doing
Leading and supporting a team of software engineers
Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
Providing technical direction and communicating clearly with clients
Producing solution architectures and technical designs
Building full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript
Designing and deploying cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWS
Creating continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitLab
Working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support and maintenance
Deploying software into public and private cloud environments
Promoting high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice
What were looking for You will be a hands-on Senior Engineer or Technical Lead with:
Strong commercial Java development experience
Good experience designing and building solutions in AWS
Full-stack development experience using JavaScript, React and TypeScript
Previous experience leading engineers or providing technical direction
An understanding of software architecture and technical design
Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle
Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
The ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions
Consultancy experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.
Security requirements Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate must be able to obtain high-level UK security clearance.
To be eligible, you must:
Be a British citizen
Have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years
Whats on offer
Competitive salary of up to 85,000
Flexible 37.5-hour working week
Hybrid working, with the freedom to choose how often you work from an office
Five days of external training
Learning and development budget for courses, conferences and materials
Access to a dedicated career coach
Technical guilds for sharing knowledge and innovation
Matched pension and healthcare package
Regular social events
Self-directed career progression within a supportive technical environment
The employer is committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Qualifications:
Strong commercial experience in software engineering and modern application development.
Experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
Experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
Good understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote options
Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
Private healthcare and matched pension
Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : £ 70000
Salary Max : £ 85000
Currency Type : GBP