Java Lead Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is urgently seeking a Java Lead / Architect to spearhead a data integration project. You will lead a small team to drive technical direction while also being hands-on with coding using Java and XML technologies. This role is ideal for someone looking to combine leadership with technical expertise in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and hands-on coding.
• Strong background in XML and integration.
• Familiar with agile teams and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers on a data integration project.
• Set technical direction and ensure coding standards.
• Work on XML-heavy data transformation tasks.

Skills

Integration patterns

XML technology

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Tools

AWS

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