Java Lead Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is urgently seeking a Java Lead/Architect to spearhead a critical data integration and transformation project. This role involves leading a team of developers while maintaining hands-on coding responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in XML technologies, integration patterns, and agile methodologies, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in integration patterns and XML technologies.
• Comfortable leading teams and coding hands-on.
• Ability to translate specifications into clear, documented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead two developers and set technical direction.
• Drive a high-impact data integration and transformation project.
• Work directly with Java and XML-heavy workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Integration Patterns

XML Technologies

Agile Methodologies

Performance Tuning

Tools

AWS

Altova

XStream

MaterialUI

Job description

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 work directly with Java and XML-heavy workstreams.

Key Technologies:

• 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

Requirements:

• Comfortable leading teams and coding hands-on
• Strong expertise in integration patterns and XML technologies
• Ability to translate specifications into clear, documented solutions
• Experience with agile methodologies, CI/CD, and performance tuning

If you are a strong technical lead who still loves coding, please apply.