Lead Java Developer

Principal IT; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hull-based technology company is on the lookout for an experienced Lead Java Developer to guide its engineering teams in a fully remote role. You will lead and mentor a team of senior developers while directly contributing to Java development. The role emphasizes both strategic leadership and technical involvement, making it ideal for candidates who thrive on balancing oversight with hands-on coding experience. A competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000 is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Competitive salary

Ownership and influence in culture development

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in Java development.
• Proven experience leading senior developers.
• Experience working in distributed or remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring 5 Lead Developers.
• Setting technical standards across multiple teams.
• Contributing to complex codebases.

Skills

Hands-on Java development

Mentoring and leadership

Strategic oversight

Remote team management

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Lead Java Developer. Fully Remote (UK-based) | £65,000 to £70,000

We're working with a Hull-based technology company that's scaling its engineering capability and is now looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to guide both people and platforms. This is a fully remote role, however candidates must be based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring 5 Lead Developers, each managing teams of 4 engineers
• Setting technical standards, best practices, and architectural direction across multiple teams
• Remaining hands-on with Java development, contributing to complex codebases and technical problem-solving
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align engineering delivery with business goals
• Supporting delivery, performance, and professional development across the engineering function
• This is a leadership role with real influence, not a step away from code.

What We\'re Looking For

• A strong hands-on background in Java development
• Proven experience leading senior developers or leading leaders
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with practical, day-to-day coding
• Experience working in distributed or remote teams
• Strong communication skills and a calm, pragmatic leadership style
• UK-based and eligible to work in the UK

What\'s on Offer

• Salary: £65,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
• Fully remote working within the UK
• A senior role with clear ownership and influence
• The opportunity to shape engineering culture and technical direction at scale

If you\'re a Java leader who still enjoys getting your hands dirty in the code and wants to lead at scale without losing technical credibility, this is a role worth exploring.

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