Senior Java Developer
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Job Description
Job Description
Lead Java Developer
Rate: Up to 700/day Inside IR35
Location: Leeds 3 Days Onsite Per Week
Contract: 12 Months
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance
About the Role
Were looking for a Lead Java Developer to join a major national digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will help build and improve high-traffic citizen-facing services used by millions across the UK.
Youll lead or mentor a team of Java developers deliver robust scalable solutions and contribute to modernising a complex digital estate. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who thrives in collaborative Agile environments and wants their work to have a tangible impact on society.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or guide a team of Java developers on large-scale digital services.
- Design build and enhance server-side applications and APIs for internal and external use.
- Build and maintain automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
- Contribute to scaling and improving high-traffic web platforms.
- Provide 2nd-line support for applications and platforms including occasional out-of-hours support.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong recent experience with Java 21 or later.
- Solid understanding of TDD BDD and Agile delivery.
- Experience with microservices architecture and responsive web design.
- Proven track record building APIs and automated test frameworks for continuous deployment.
- Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems (Linux/Mac OS X).
- Comfortable with collaborative development practices such as pair programming.
Desirable:
- Experience with MongoDB messaging tools (ActiveMQ/Kafka) and frameworks such as Jackson JAX-RS Mockito.
- Knowledge of scaling high-traffic websites and managing large data sets.
Next Steps
If youre interested in working on impactful large-scale digital services please apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and interview process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
