Lead Java Developer

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

Job summary

A leading global IT transformation business in Leeds is seeking a Lead Java Developer / Technical Lead for a permanent position. The role offers hybrid working with 2 days remote each week. Candidates should have strong experience in full stack Java development, AWS Cloud services, and related technologies. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £85,000, a bonus, pension, and increasing annual leave. Ideal candidates are highly proficient in Java and have experience with DevOps practices.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Pension

22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days)

Death in Service

Health Care Plan

Qualifications

• Strong front-end and back-end development experience required.
• Must be highly proficient in Java and related technologies.
• Designing and implementing secure systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Java software solutions.
• Support operations with secure tools and environments.
• Implement DevOps practices in development processes.

Skills

Full Stack Java Development

AWS Cloud Services

Java

Spring Boot

AngularJS

Jenkins

Node 10

DevOps practices

Education

AWS Associate Developer accreditation

Tools

Gitlab

CloudFormation

Maven

Docker

Fortify on Demand

SonarQube

Karate

Gherkin

Cypress

Jest

Groovy

Bash

Typescript

Job description

Lead Java Developer

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

to £85,000 (DOE)

Lead Java Developer / Technical Lead needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start 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, experience to include:

• 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, Karate, Cypress.
• AWS Associate Developer accreditation preferred.
• Benefits: Salary to £85k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.