Java Technical Lead

Java Technical Lead Contract Opportunity – Inside IR35 – UK Wide

The Bridge IT are supporting a flagship digital transformation programme, seeking experienced Java Technical Leads to join established engineering teams. This is a long-term contract with significant scope for impact, working on critical national services.

Day rate: £600–£625 p/d (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – with occasional travel
Duration: Until March 2026 (initial), with expectation of 12-month extension
Clearance: SC Clearance required (will sponsor if required)

The Role:

As a Technical Lead, you will be both a hands-on engineer and a leader of a cross-functional team, helping shape the technical direction of large-scale digital platforms. You will work closely with product and engineering colleagues to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable services, while also coaching and mentoring team members to build capability and best practice.

This is a role for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, driving engineering standards, and making a positive impact at scale.

Key Skills & Experience:

We’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Software Engineering (Java focus) – modern development of digital products using Java, microservice architectures, and hexagonal architecture.

• Data & Messaging – hands-on experience with MongoDB and Kafka in production environments.

• Cloud & Automation – understanding of modern cloud infrastructure (AWS), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins).

• Technical Leadership – experience leading engineering teams, setting direction, establishing standards, and providing mentorship and guidance.

• Engineering Best Practice – strong knowledge of version control, secure design, quality assurance, and resilient system design.

• Collaboration – proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and contributing to wider engineering communities.

If this sounds of interest, please apply to hear more!