Senior Product Development Lead — Java + AWS (Remote UK)

Brightwork Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business is seeking a Product Development Lead to guide the evolution of their advanced workforce management solutions. This senior role focuses on overseeing the architecture and development lifecycle in a Java and AWS environment. Key responsibilities include defining technical direction, driving best practices, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive backend development experience, particularly with Java and AWS, and a strong background in product development strategy. This position allows for innovation and leadership in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend software development with Java and AWS.
• Proven track record in leading product development or technical strategy.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture.
• Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker and CI/CD tools.
• Strong understanding of TDD and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle from design through to delivery.
• Define technical direction and architecture across Java and AWS services.
• Drive best practices across TDD, CI/CD, and scalable API design.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and QA teams to align technical delivery.
• Guide technical change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and mentor engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Backend software development with Java

AWS expertise

Leading product development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservice architecture

Docker

CI/CD tools

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Effective communication

Job description

A leading technology business is seeking a Product Development Lead to guide the evolution of their advanced workforce management solutions. This senior role focuses on overseeing the architecture and development lifecycle in a Java and AWS environment. Key responsibilities include defining technical direction, driving best practices, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive backend development experience, particularly with Java and AWS, and a strong background in product development strategy. This position allows for innovation and leadership in a collaborative setting.