Senior Java Tech Lead — APIs, Scalable Backend (Hybrid)

Heat Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead for a contract role. You will lead and mentor a team, design and maintain APIs, and drive improvements in scalable service delivery. This position requires strong Java development experience and comfort with CI/CD practices. The role offers hybrid working, requiring at least 40% onsite presence. Competitive daily rate offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Java Developer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead.
• Proven experience guiding or leading development teams.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing frameworks.
• Solid expertise in API design, backend services, and system integration.
• Experience in system administration and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java Developers.
• Design, build, and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
• Develop automated test suites and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide 2nd-line technical support across key platforms.
• Deliver and enhance server-side web applications.

Skills

Java Development

Team Leadership

CI/CD

API Design

System Administration

Communication

Unix Systems

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead for a contract role. You will lead and mentor a team, design and maintain APIs, and drive improvements in scalable service delivery. This position requires strong Java development experience and comfort with CI/CD practices. The role offers hybrid working, requiring at least 40% onsite presence. Competitive daily rate offered for qualified candidates.