Lead Java Developer

Salary: £36,000 - 76,000 per year

Requirements

• Good expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (3 years coding experience preferred)
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Bonus
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Bonus
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management - Bonus
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks - Bonus

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• GCP
• Hibernate
• JVM
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices

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We are a flagship tech organization based in Manchester, shaping the future of our highly valuable sector with a platform built on cutting-edge technologies. We offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Java Developer to join one of our core development teams, where you will have real ownership and influence over the product roadmap. We believe in flexible working hours and a remote-friendly culture, along with wellness and learning stipends. Join us at this pivotal stage of our companys growth.

last updated 17 week of 2026