Lead Backend Engineer – Java Microservices on Azure

Stealth IT Consulting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a major government digital programme in the United Kingdom. This role involves designing and maintaining secure Back End services utilizing Java, microservices, and API-driven integrations on Microsoft Azure. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial experience with Java and cloud services, and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges to deliver high-quality, user-centred public services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native development.
• Proven ability to design and build REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure Back End services.
• Contribute to high-quality, user-centred public services.
• Work in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Back End microservices

Azure cloud services

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Agile methodology

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a major government digital programme in the United Kingdom. This role involves designing and maintaining secure Back End services utilizing Java, microservices, and API-driven integrations on Microsoft Azure. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial experience with Java and cloud services, and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges to deliver high-quality, user-centred public services.