Lead Java Developer - Scalable APIs & Microservices

TEC Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited seeks a Lead Java Developer to join a major national digital transformation programme. You will lead a team of Java developers, design robust server-side applications and APIs, and deliver scalable solutions used by millions across the UK.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical excellence with mentoring in an Agile environment. The role is based in Leeds with three days on-site per week, a 12-month contract, and eligibility for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong Java experience with modern frameworks.
• Experience with TDD/BDD and Agile delivery.
• Experience building microservices and APIs.
• Familiarity with Unix-like OS (Linux/Mac).
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead or guide a team of Java developers on large-scale digital services.
• Design, build, and enhance server-side applications and APIs for internal and external use.
• Build and maintain automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
• Contribute to scaling and improving high-traffic web platforms.
• Provide 2nd-line support for applications and platforms, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Java

TDD/BDD

Agile delivery

Microservices

APIs

Unix-like OS

Pair programming

Tools

MongoDB

ActiveMQ

Kafka

Jackson

JAX-RS

Mockito

Job description

TEC Partners Limited seeks a Lead Java Developer to join a major national digital transformation programme. You will lead a team of Java developers, design robust server-side applications and APIs, and deliver scalable solutions used by millions across the UK.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical excellence with mentoring in an Agile environment. The role is based in Leeds with three days on-site per week, a 12-month contract, and eligibility for SC clearance.