Java Technical Lead
3 days ago
Redhill
Role Title: Java Lead Location: Redhill, UK Working Model: Office-Based Day Rate: £552 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 6 Months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to design, develop and deliver enterprise-grade applications within a complex global delivery environment. The role requires strong technical leadership across Java/J2EE, Spring Boot and microservices architecture, alongside the ability to mentor distributed teams and collaborate effectively with client architects and third-party vendors. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, ensure adherence to best practice and support high-quality delivery within agreed timelines. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot, • Lead architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, • Drive code quality, performance optimisation and system resilience, • Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to onshore and offshore teams, • Champion Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement, • Collaborate with client architects to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements, • Coordinate third-party vendor integrations and ensure compliance with governance standards, • Manage technical risks, issues, dependencies and delivery timelines proactively, • Support CI/CD implementation and DevOps best practice, • Ensure documentation, governance and quality standards are consistently maintained Essential Experience and Skills • 12 to 15+ years’ experience in Java/J2EE development, • Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture, • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, • Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies, • Experience leading distributed teams within a global delivery model, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience and Skills • Experience within insurance or banking domains, • Exposure to large-scale migrations and application modernisation initiatives, • Experience working within regulated enterprise environments, • Understanding of tooling and automation strategies for large platforms, • Experience working with onshore/offshore teams with a minimum six-hour overlap model