Java Technical Lead

Role Title: Java Lead

Location: Redhill, UK

Working Model: Office-Based

Day Rate: £552 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to design, develop and deliver enterprise-grade applications within a complex global delivery environment. The role requires strong technical leadership across Java/J2EE, Spring Boot and microservices architecture, alongside the ability to mentor distributed teams and collaborate effectively with client architects and third-party vendors.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, ensure adherence to best practice and support high-quality delivery within agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Lead architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Drive code quality, performance optimisation and system resilience
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to onshore and offshore teams
• Champion Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with client architects to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements
• Coordinate third-party vendor integrations and ensure compliance with governance standards
• Manage technical risks, issues, dependencies and delivery timelines proactively
• Support CI/CD implementation and DevOps best practice
• Ensure documentation, governance and quality standards are consistently maintained

Essential Experience and Skills

• 12 to 15+ years’ experience in Java/J2EE development
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies
• Experience leading distributed teams within a global delivery model
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience within insurance or banking domains
• Exposure to large-scale migrations and application modernisation initiatives
• Experience working within regulated enterprise environments
• Understanding of tooling and automation strategies for large platforms
• Experience working with onshore/offshore teams with a minimum six-hour overlap model