Lead Java Developer (Government)

Lead Java Developer (Government)

Posted Today by Stealth IT Consulting

£530 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join a major government digital programme, where you will guide technical delivery, shape engineering standards, and lead a team of developers. The role requires a balance of hands-on coding and architectural oversight in complex environments, with a focus on building secure, scalable, and user-centred services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide technical delivery and shape engineering standards.
  • Lead a team of developers in building secure, scalable, and user-centred services.
  • Mentor team members and balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight.

Key Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience with Java (11+) and the wider Java ecosystem.
  • Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience leading development teams in Agile, multidisciplinary environments.
  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ideally with government-grade security.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Salary (Rate): £530 Per Day

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join a major government digital programme. You will guide technical delivery, shape engineering standards, and lead a team of developers building secure, scalable, and user-centred services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys mentoring others, and can balance hands-on coding with architectural oversight.

Required Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience with Java (11+) and the wider Java ecosystem.

  • Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.

  • Experience leading development teams in Agile, multidisciplinary environments.

  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ideally with government-grade security.

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

  • Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

  • Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.