Lead Java Developer

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join our cloud engineering consultancy. Location : London (Hybrid).

This is a hands-on Lead Engineering role where you could be involved in defining and delivering high-performance backend services in a fast-moving, cloud-native environment — where releasing multiple times per day is the norm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build scalable and secure microservices using Java 21 + Spring Boot
• Collaborate with in-house engineers to augment and accelerate platform delivery
• Deploy and monitor services in AWS using Kubernetes
• Work in a high-frequency release environment — deploying multiple times per day
• Use Grafana (or similar) for observability and maintain production-grade reliability
• Defining and owning the technical direction for projects, ensuring architecture and design choices align with business goals
• Providing hands-on guidance on complex problems, reviewing and approving designs, and making trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes , AWS , and containerised deployments
• CI / CD pipeline experience with GitHub or similar tools
• Exposure to high-velocity teams with frequent releases
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a mixed consultancy / client setup

Qualifications & Requirements

Employment Details

Additional notes : Base pay range information is provided by Inara; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

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