Lead Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, AWS)

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications and scalable software architectures
• Good knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms, alongside infrastructure as code
• Experience writing well-tested code and working with automated testing frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, provide technical guidance and mentor other developers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Ability to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks

• Lead the design, development and delivery of complex software systems, ensuring high standards of quality, security, scalability and performance
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to software engineers, supporting their professional development and encouraging knowledge sharing
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and promote best practice across software development, testing and continuous delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, application performance, reliability and security
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and maintain consistent engineering standards
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to modern DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and support the delivery of reliable software solutions
• Contribute to technical discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and support recruitment and early-stage bid activities where required

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Support
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices

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We are a purpose-driven digital transformation consultancy partnering with public sector organisations to improve services and deliver meaningful change. We combine expertise in technology, data and human-centred design to build sustainable digital solutions. In this role, you will provide hands-on development and technical leadership, contribute to architectural decisions and support a team delivering impactful public sector transformation projects. This is a full-time, permanent, fully remote position with a salary of up to £80,000, depending on experience. Respect and equality are core values to us, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives. We can provide support or adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.

last updated 45 week of 2026