Senior Java Lead - Cloud-Native Microservices & AWS

Amber Labs Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to drive the development of scalable, cloud-native solutions. You will provide technical direction for a talented team, utilizing your expertise in Java, AWS and Agile best practices to mentor junior engineers and shape CI/CD practices. The role demands a strong understanding of microservice architectures and a commitment to modern standards in software development. This position supports high-profile government projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading development teams within agile environments.
• Eligible for or holding active SC Security Clearance.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to developers.
• Define and deliver test plans, strategies, and automated test suites.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth.

Skills

Java (11/17/21)

Spring Boot

Microservice architecture

API principles

TDD/BDD

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

AWS cloud services

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to drive the development of scalable, cloud-native solutions. You will provide technical direction for a talented team, utilizing your expertise in Java, AWS and Agile best practices to mentor junior engineers and shape CI/CD practices. The role demands a strong understanding of microservice architectures and a commitment to modern standards in software development. This position supports high-profile government projects.