Technical Lead

Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead.
• We need someone with a deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and message-driven architectures.
• We require hands-on development experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, or React.
• We require hands-on development experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, or Hibernate.
• We need experience with non-functional requirements and developing applications with these in mind.
• We require strong experience with Test-Driven Development, including writing unit and integration tests.
• We need experience developing REST-based APIs.
• We require strong experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, and Docker.
• We need experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift for containerisation and orchestration.
• We require experience developing and deploying solutions on AWS Cloud, with knowledge of services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and EC2.
• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification is preferred.
• We need the ability to lead and coordinate stakeholder engagements and meetings.
• We need the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• We need strong communication skills to present technical designs clearly to stakeholders of varying technical abilities.

Responsibilities

• We design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-based software applications.
• We provide technical leadership within a team to deliver scalable, secure solutions in line with software engineering best practices.
• We work within a project management and agile delivery methodology.
• We take technical ownership of products or software solutions, including design, estimation, shaping, and user story or requirement creation.
• We document solutions, including architecture, configuration, release, and support handover.
• We collaborate with internal and customer stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• We communicate technical designs clearly in conversation, documentation, and presentations.
• We provide effective knowledge transfer to team members and customers.
• We manage, coach, and develop junior team members and the wider community.
• We foster a positive working environment and support team collaboration and communication.

Technologies

• AWS
• Lambda
• Angular
• Ansible
• Architect
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• EC2
• Frontend
• Hibernate
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Oracle
• OutSystems
• REST
• React
• Snowflake
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TypeScript
• microservices
• NodeJS
• Security
• TDD

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We are Version 1, a digital-first consultancy and service provider with over 26 years in technology services, trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. We partner with leading technology companies including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, and we have been recognised with multiple awards for innovation, cloud expertise, and workplace culture. Our UK Digital Data & Cloud Practice is growing rapidly and offers the chance to work on large-scale transformational and migration projects across public and private sectors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability, including profit share, career progression and mentorship, flexible and remote working, private healthcare, pension, wellbeing initiatives, generous holiday allowance, enhanced leave policies, educational assistance, certifications, reward schemes, and community-focused initiatives.

last updated 32 week of 2026