Lead Java Engineer

HelloKindred; Telford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join the Modernisation Programme within Tax Administration. You will lead technical design, development and delivery of services, using Java, Spring, Kubernetes, and platform integration technologies, with React frontend experience preferred.

The role requires BPSS clearance eligibility and a track record of guiding engineers through complex problems in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing solutions with Java and Spring.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and platform integration experience.
• Experience leading design, development and delivery in complex environments.
• Ability to translate architecture into detailed technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and guidance of other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development activities for services in the Modernisation Programme.
• Create low-level designs building on architectural work.
• Translate designs into actionable backlogs for Build phase.
• Develop and deliver services using Java, Spring, Kubernetes and platform integration tech.
• Guide engineers through technical challenges and solutions.
• Adopt shared components within the Modernisation Programme.
• Drive engineering best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with Architects, QA Leads and Engagement Managers, then with the full team in Build.
• Contribute to the wider Lead Engineer community in Tax Administration.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kubernetes

Platform integration

React

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers -connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:6 months contract
Work Set Up: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join the rapidly growing Modernisation Programme within Tax Administration. The role requires an experienced engineer with strong Java, Spring, platform integration, and Kubernetes expertise, with React front-end development experience preferred.

What you will do:

• Lead technical design and development activities for assigned services within the Modernisation Programme.
• Create low-level designs (LLDs) that build on architectural design work and cover the entirety of each service.
• Translate LLDs into formal impact assessments and actionable backlogs for the Build phase.
• Develop and deliver services using Java, Spring, Kubernetes, and platform integration technologies.
• Lead engineers through technical challenges by developing solutions and guiding others in understanding and implementing them.
• Adopt shared and common components developed within the wider Modernisation Programme.
• Drive ways of working in line with established engineering principles and standards.
• Assure technical quality and consistency across engineering team deliverables.
• Collaborate initially with Architects, QA Leads, and Engagement Managers, transitioning into close collaboration with the full engineering team during Build.
• Contribute to the wider community of Lead Engineers and the Modernisation engineering community within Tax Administration.

Qualifications

• Bring strong professional experience developing solutions with Java and Spring.
• Possess hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and platform integration.
• Bring experience leading technical design, development, and delivery within complex engineering environments.
• Demonstrate experience creating low-level designs and translating architectural designs into detailed technical solutions.
• Bring strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work through complex technical challenges without needing all the answers upfront.
• Possess experience technically leading and guiding other engineers through solution development and delivery.
• Bring React front‑end development experience; preferred.
• Hold or obtain BPSS clearance eligibility.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.