Senior Java Developer (£800 Per Day)

Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead – Contract Opportunity

Start Date: ASAP

Locations: Manchester

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days on-site

Rate: £800 per day + expenses

IR35: In Scope

Screening: BPSS (Basic Disclosure)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead to join a high-performing digital delivery environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering excellence, modern software delivery practices, and leading teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure services.

As a Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead, you will provide technical direction and hands-on expertise while supporting and mentoring a team of Java Developers. You will work across backend systems, APIs, high-traffic platforms, and large-scale data environments, helping to drive best practice and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java Developers.
• Design, build, and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
• Develop automated test suites and contribute to CI/CD and continuous deployment pipelines.
• Provide 2nd-line technical support across key platforms and applications.
• Deliver and enhance server-side web applications and backend services.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform system administration and configuration management tasks.
• Work with large datasets, ensuring robust, scalable processing and storage.
• Build and support high-traffic web applications with strong architectural practices.
• Drive improvements in performance, stability, and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a Java Developer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead.
• Proven experience guiding or leading development teams.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing frameworks.
• Solid expertise in API design, backend services, and system integration.
• Experience in system administration and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of scalable architectures and high-traffic environments.
• Comfortable with unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

• No Health & Safety risks associated with this role.
• Hybrid working must meet the requirement of being on site at least 40%-60% of the time.
• Professional qualifications are not required for this position.