Overview

We’re looking for an experienced

Lead Java Engineer

to join our cloud engineering consultancy. Location: London (Hybrid).This is a hands-on Lead Engineering role where you could be involved in defining and delivering high-performance backend services in a fast-moving, cloud-native environment — where releasing multiple times per day is the norm.What You’ll Be Doing

Build scalable and secure microservices using

Java 21 + Spring BootCollaborate with in-house engineers to

augment and accelerate

platform deliveryDeploy and monitor services in

AWS

using KubernetesWork in a

high-frequency release environment

— deploying multiple times per dayUse

Grafana

(or similar) for observability and maintain production-grade reliabilityDefining and owning the technical direction for projects, ensuring architecture and design choices align with business goalsProviding hands-on guidance on complex problems, reviewing and approving designs, and making trade-offs between speed, cost, and qualityHands-on with

Docker, Kubernetes ,

AWS , and containerised deploymentsCI/CD pipeline experience with GitHub or similar toolsExposure to high-velocity teams with frequent releasesExcellent collaboration and communication skills in a mixed consultancy/client setupQualifications and Requirements

8+ years of Java engineering experience (Java 11+; ideally Java 21)Strong background with

Spring Boot , microservices, and cloud-native designHands-on with

Docker ,

Kubernetes ,

AWS , and containerised deploymentsExperience with CI/CD tooling and GitHub or similarExperience in a high-velocity, frequent-release environmentEmployment Details

Location:

London (Hybrid)Employment type:

Full-timeSeniority level:

Mid-Senior levelJob function:

Engineering, Information Technology, and ConsultingIndustries:

Software DevelopmentAdditional notes:

Base pay range information is provided by Inara; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

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