Lead Java Engineer — Modernisation & Scalable Services

Experis Austria

Telford

On-site

GBP 111,000 - 117,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Lead Java Engineer to join a major modernisation programme, helping to design, build, and deliver scalable digital services within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems, guiding development teams, and driving high-quality delivery from design through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include leading the technical design and delivery of Java-based services, producing LLDs, driving

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring-based applications.
  • Hands-on Kubernetes experience and deep understanding of architecture/design patterns.
  • Proven track record leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions.
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments; excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical design and delivery of Java-based services and applications.
  • Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs) from high-level architecture.
  • Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and technical standards.
  • Collaborate with Architects, QA Leads, Delivery Managers, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead and mentor developers, guiding technical decision-making.

Skills

Java
Spring Framework
Kubernetes
Technical leadership
Software architecture
Agile
Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead Java Engineer to join a major modernisation programme, helping to design, build, and deliver scalable digital services within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging engineering problems, guiding development teams, and driving high-quality delivery from design through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include leading the technical design and delivery of Java-based services, producing LLDs, driving

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