Lead Java Engineer

Experis; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join their growing team. This position requires expertise in Java, Spring, and Kubernetes, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of services, engaging with architects, QA leads, and the engineering community. This role offers a competitive rate and a position within a company focused on training, technology, and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java and Spring development.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and familiarity with React.
• Ability to lead technical challenges and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level design (LLD) for services based on architectural design.
• Lead the technical development and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with architects and QA leads during project phases.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kubernetes

React

Job description

Lead Java Engineer
Max Supplier Rate: 650
Duration: 12 months
Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office

We are actively looking to secure a Lead Java Engineer to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well‑established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Description

• We're looking for an engineer, experienced in Java, Spring, Platforms Integration, Kubernetes and ideally React Front End development.
• Suitable candidates will be adept at working through technical challenges, driving out solutions, and leading others to understand and develop these. They will relish not having all the answers and instead being the person coming up with the answers.
• The role will require collaborative working, initially with Architects, QA Leads and Engagement Managers and as the project moves into Build, a full engineering team.
• The role will include accountability for creating the low‑level design (LLD) a given service or services (building on Architectural design work). The LLD will cover the entirety of the service and serve as the main input into formal impacting and backlog creation for the Build phase.
• Post the Design phase, the role will include leading (technically) the development and delivery of a given service or services. Adopting shared / common components built within the wider Client programme, driving ways of working in line with the engineering principles and assuring the work in the team.
• As a Lead Engineer in the client programme within Tax Admin, you’ll be part of a community of Lead Engineers and the wider Client engineering community too.

Required Skills

• Java
• Spring
• Kubernetes

Optional Skills

• React