Java Lead Architect

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in the UK urgently seeks a Java Lead / Architect to lead a data integration project. The ideal candidate is hands-on with Java, excels in XML technologies, and thrives in agile environments. You will manage a small team while actively coding solutions, ensuring the project meets high standards of performance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java and XML.
• Comfortable leading and coding.
• Strong on agile practices and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead two developers and set technical direction.
• Engage in high-impact data integration projects.
• Translate specs into clean, documented solutions.

Skills

XML

AWS

Integration patterns

Agile

CI/CD

Tools

Altova

XStream

MaterialUI

Job description

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Urgent Requirement – Java Lead / Architect

Contract / Remote

We’re looking for a hands-on Java Lead / Architect to drive a high-impact data integration and transformation project. You’ll lead two developers, set technical direction, and roll your sleeves up with Java and XML-heavy workstreams.

Key Tech:

• XML (XSD, XPath, XSLT, Schematron)
• AWS deployment of transformation pipelines
• Tools like Altova, XStream, MaterialUI

Bonus if you know: Finvoice, Peppol, UBL, TEAPPS, B2B/EDI exchange formats

You’ll need to be:

• Equally comfortable leading and coding
• Strong on integration patterns and XML tech
• Confident translating specs into clean, documented solutions
• Experienced with agile teams, CI/CD, and performance tuning

If you're a strong technical lead who still loves writing great code please apply