Lead Java Developer

Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Java.
• Proven expertise with FastAPI (or similar ASGI frameworks) for building RESTful APIs.
• Experience in a Java and Spring Boot environment.
• Strong front-end development skills.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean-code principles.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative, hybrid team.
• Nice to Have:
• Familiarity with Python.
• Familiarity with additional front-end frameworks or libraries (e.g., Redux, TypeScript).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Understanding of GraphQL or other modern API paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable and efficient Java applications.
• Build RESTful APIs using FastAPI and similar frameworks.
• Work within a Java and Spring Boot environment.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to create seamless user experiences.
• Implement design patterns and clean-code practices in the development process.
• Manage and interact with relational databases effectively.
• Solve complex problems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in collaborative team activities, both in-person and remotely.
• Nice to Have:
• Contribute to projects involving Python and front-end libraries.
• Collaborate on containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Engage in cloud platform management and CI/CD pipeline improvement.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and processes.

Technologies

• API
• AWS
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Docker
• FastAPI
• GCP
• GraphQL
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Redux
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TypeScript

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We are a leading technology company based in Winchester, focusing on building tailored software solutions for clients in both public and private sectors. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60k and a hybrid working model, requiring 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Join our dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

last updated 13 week of 2026