Technical Lead - Active SC, Java

Salary: £15,000 - 18,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Lead Java Developer within the public sector
• Demonstrable team lead / leadership experience - ability to guide developers, support technical decision making, and ensure delivery standards
• Active Security Clearance (SC)
• Expertise in a range of technologies, including Java 8 and 17+, Spring / Spring Boot, React / HTML
• AWS Cloud Services experience
• Working experience with MySQL
• Nice to have: Technical hands-on experience with Terraform, Kibana, Apache Camel
• Nice to have: Linux in a containerised environment
• Immediate availability

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of developers in delivering a business-critical programme
• Guide technical decision-making and set delivery standards
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success
• Stay updated on new technologies and practices to enhance team efficiency
• Oversee the implementation of Java applications and related technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise during development

Technologies

• AWS
• Apache Camel
• Cloud
• Support
• Java
• Kibana
• Linux
• MySQL
• React
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Terraform

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We are a well-known consultancy based in London, offering an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead/Lead Developer role. This position can be performed remotely or on-site, depending on your preference. We provide a competitive daily rate of up to £550, inside IR35, for an initial contract period of 3 months. Our team is looking for someone with proven leadership skills and active security clearance to guide and support developers in a critical project.

last updated 15 week of 2026