Lead Java Backend Engineer

This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the backend technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high‑performing systems.

What You'll Do

  • Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches)
  • Guide backend architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability
  • Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high‑priority issues
  • Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions
  • 30-40% hands‑on, 60% leadership/strategy
  • Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement

Top Priority Skills

  • Java (11+)
  • Spring Boot
  • Solution architecture experience
  • Strong communicator able to influence decisions

Tech Stack & Environment

  • Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
  • Kafka & event‑driven systems
  • AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers
  • SQL & NoSQL databases
  • CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices

This opportunity is paying up to £85,000 and will be hybrid working.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more.

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