Lead Java Developer

Contract Lead Developer | Java/AWS | Active SC Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Lead Developer with strong Java expertise and a proven track record of leading technical teams? We are supporting a global consultancy delivering a high-priority programme for a public sector client and are seeking a hands-on technical lead to oversee a small development team, drive delivery, and uphold high engineering standards.

Scala experience is highly desirable, but the client is open to a strong Lead Java Developer who is willing to learn Scala on the job.

This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on development in a complex, mission-critical environment.

Key Details

• Location: Fully remote
• Contract: 12 Months - Inside IR35
• Security: Active SC clearance is mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 2 to 5 developers, coordinating priorities and ensuring delivery against deadlines.
• Drive software development using Java and Scala, maintaining high standards of code quality and engineering best practice.
• Provide technical leadership across AWS cloud services, CI/CD pipelines and cloud management.
• Oversee API development, microservices and containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to communicate technical solutions and support critical delivery milestones.
• Develop delivery roadmaps, manage competing priorities and ensure appropriate quality standards.
• Mentor developers and support the development of technical skills across the team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Mandatory: Proven experience leading and managing a team of 2 to 5 software developers
• Mandatory: Active SC security clearance
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and ideally Scala.
• Strong experience with AWS and cloud-based software development.
• Solid understanding of API development, microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and modern software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing delivery priorities, maintaining engineering standards and mentoring developers.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership experience and active SC clearance required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and availability and WE will reach out.