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Digital Developer – Lead
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
Location
Manchester
Rate Competitive TypeContract WorkplaceRemote Ref89343
Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead Contract
Start Date : ASAP
Locations : Manchester
Hybrid Working : Minimum 40% onsite
£800 P / D IR35 :
Screening : BPSS (Basic Disclosure)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Java DeveloperTechnical Lead to join a high-performing digital delivery environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering excellence, modern software delivery practices, and leading teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure services.
As a Technical Lead, you will provide technical direction and hands-on expertise while supporting and mentoring a team of Java Developers. You will work across backend systems, APIs, high-traffic platforms, and large-scale data environments, helping to drive best practice and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
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 and continuous deployment pipelines.
Provide 2nd-line technical support across key platforms and applications.
Deliver and enhance server-side web applications and backend services.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Perform system administration and configuration management tasks.
Work with large datasets, ensuring robust, scalable processing and storage.
Build and support high-traffic web applications with strong architectural practices.
Drive improvements in performance, stability, and scalability.
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.
Strong understanding of scalable architectures and high-traffic environments.
Comfortable with unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS.
Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical audiences.
No Health & Safety risks associated with this role.
Hybrid working must meet the requirement of being on site at least 40% of the time.
Professional qualifications are not required for this position.
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