Java Technical Lead

Syntax Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT transformation business in Leeds is seeking a Java Technical Lead for a permanent role. As a Java Technical Lead, you will be responsible for full-stack development, implementing secure systems, and overseeing Java software solutions. You should have experience with AWS services, Spring Boot, and AngularJS. This role offers hybrid working with a competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong front-end and back-end Java development experience.
• Proficient in AWS Cloud Services like ECR, ECS, Lambda.
• Experience with designing and implementing secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operations of Java software solutions.
• Implement secure systems and DevOps practices.
• Support the technical environment managing tools like Gitlab and Docker.

Skills

Full Stack Java Development

AWS Cloud Services

Java

Spring Boot

AngularJS

Jenkins

Node 10

Tools

Gitlab

Docker

Maven

Job description

Overview

Java Technical Lead

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

£70,000 - £85,000 (DOE)

Java Technical Lead / Senior Java Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally Dec 2025 / Jan 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days / week remote (WFH), and 3 days / week working on-site from the Leeds office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Key skills and experience

• Full Stack Java Developer needed with strong front-end and back-end development experience.
• Strong AWS Cloud Services experience including: ECR, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Apigee.
• Must be highly proficient in Java, Spring Boot, AngularJS, Jenkins, and Node 10.
• Designing, developing + implementing secure systems, and understanding DevOps practices.
• Supporting the development + operation of Java software solutions with secure tools and environments.
• Technical Environment: Gitlab, CloudFormation, Maven, Docker, Fortify on Demand, SonarQube, Karate, Gherkin, Cypress, Jest, Groovy, Bash, Typescript.
• AWS Associate Developer accreditation preferred.

Benefits

Salary to £70k-85k (DOE)