Lead Java Engineer – Modernisation Tech Lead (Onsite Telford)

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 103,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join a Modernisation Programme within Tax Administration in Telford. This is a 12-month assignment with an onsite requirement of 2 days per week, paying 75–79 GBP per hour Inside IR35, PAYE only.

You will collaborate with Architects, QA Leads and Engagement Managers, take ownership of Low-Level Designs, and drive delivery of scalable Java services while mentoring engineers and promoting best practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing technical designs and LLDs.
• Strong problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
• Experience in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Java-based engineering teams.
• Design and develop scalable services and integrations.
• Produce comprehensive Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Translate architectural designs into actionable technical solutions.
• Lead technical delivery through Build and Delivery phases.
• Collaborate with Architects, QA Leads and Engagement Managers.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering standards.
• Leverage shared components across the Modernisation Programme.
• Ensure high-quality technical delivery across assigned services.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Lead Engineer

LLD Design

Job description

CBSbutler is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join a Modernisation Programme within Tax Administration in Telford. This is a 12-month assignment with an onsite requirement of 2 days per week, paying 75–79 GBP per hour Inside IR35, PAYE only.

You will collaborate with Architects, QA Leads and Engagement Managers, take ownership of Low-Level Designs, and drive delivery of scalable Java services while mentoring engineers and promoting best practices across the team.