Technical Lead, Full Stack Java

Clarify Consultancy Ltd; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarify Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong Java expertise to drive high-quality engineering across a modern, scalable software platform. This full-stack leadership role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with hybrid working options.

The candidate will have deep Java Spring, microservices, and Kafka experience, plus hands-on work with Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB and React.js.

Qualifications

• Experience leading full-stack Java engineering teams.
• Deep knowledge of microservices and event-driven systems.
• Hands-on ability to produce production-quality code and test coverage.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture with Head Architect.
• Lead architectural discussions and peer reviews.
• Produce high-level docs for implementations and decisions.
• Participate in design sessions, workshops and code reviews.
• Mentor engineers to support their professional growth.
• Contribute to user stories, estimations and testing.
• Engage in agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Architecture design

Agile ceremonies

Communication

Tools

Java

Spring

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

React.js

Job description

Our client, a national technology company, is seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong Java expertise to drive high-quality engineering across a modern, scalable software platform. This is a full-stack leadership role within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Technical duties to include:

• Define solution architecture in partnership with the Head Architect
• Present architectural approaches and technical solutions to fellow Technical Leads
• Produce high-level documentation for agreed technical implementations
• Participate in solution design sessions, design workshops and peer code reviews
• Write high-quality, well-tested production code and refactor legacy components
• Apply best-practice development techniques, including design patterns and coding standards
• Contribute to user story creation, acceptance criteria, estimation and testing
• Fully engage in agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Stay current with emerging technologies aligned to business and architectural needs
• Mentor and coach engineering team members to support their professional development

The successful candidate will be an experienced Full Stack Java professional with deep expertise in Java Spring, microservices architecture and event-driven systems using Kafka. Demonstrating strong capability in building robust, scalable and highly available solutions, with hands-on experience across Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB and modern observability tooling. A solid grounding in design patterns, Domain-Driven Design and front-end development ideally React.js, alongside the ability to produce production-quality code with comprehensive test coverage.

Exceptional communication, proactive ownership, transparency and a solution-focused mindset are critical, as is a commitment to continuous learning, mentoring others and contributing positively to a high-tempo, collaborative engineering culture. You'll work with modern technologies, tackle complex architectural challenges and have real influence on technical direction.

The company offers a competitive salary, a fast-paced, collaborative engineering culture where psychological safety, open communication and technical excellence are core values.

The organisation supports continuous learning, mentoring opportunities and professional growth, giving Technical Leads the space to innovate, share knowledge and shape high-impact, scalable systems. This role includes the eventual option and flexibility of hybrid working with two office days per week.

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