Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer with AWS

Location: Hybrid - twice a week onsite in Solihull, with occasional visits to clients in South London

Clearance: NPPV3 + SC (or active NPPV3 with willingness to undergo SC clearance)

iO Associate are working exclusively with a global leader in digital transformation, known for pioneering innovative IT solutions that drive lasting change across sectors like public sector, healthcare, financial services, and retail

We are seeking a seasoned Java Developer to take the lead in a long-term, high-impact project focused on Biometric technology.

What you'll do:

• Lead development for cutting-edge Biometric products.
• Own and implement Java solutions for live systems, diagnosing incidents and supporting mission-critical services.
• Be part of a collaborative team that builds the best Java code out there!

Your tech stack:

• Java 17+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/SOAP Web Services, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB), Docker, PostgreSQL/Aurora, ActiveMQ, Maven, Jenkins, and more!
• Experience with Agile methods (Scrum, TDD, BDD) and CI tools (Jenkins, Git).

Key experience:

• 8-10 years working on large-scale Spring-based Java projects.
• Proven ability to support live systems and tackle complex incidents.
• Hands-on with integration projects, microservices, messaging, and distributed systems.
• Experience working with AWS, Docker, and PostgreSQL/Aurora.

If you're a strategic thinker, a collaborative team leader, and a problem-solver with a passion for building scalable solutions, we want to hear from you!