Skills

Communication Leadership Java CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Stakeholder Management Agile methodologies Architecture Azure AWS cloud platforms Agile Spring Spring Boot Java/J2EE Microservices

Job Specifications

Role Title: Java Lead

Location: Redhill, UK

Working Model: Office-Based

Day Rate: £552 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to design, develop and deliver enterprise-grade applications within a complex global delivery environment. The role requires strong technical leadership across Java/J2EE, Spring Boot and microservices architecture, alongside the ability to mentor distributed teams and collaborate effectively with client architects and third-party vendors.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, ensure adherence to best practice and support high-quality delivery within agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot
Lead architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
Drive code quality, performance optimisation and system resilience
Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to onshore and offshore teams
Champion Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement
Collaborate with client architects to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements
Coordinate third-party vendor integrations and ensure compliance with governance standards
Manage technical risks, issues, dependencies and delivery timelines proactively
Support CI/CD implementation and DevOps best practice
Ensure documentation, governance and quality standards are consistently maintained

Essential Experience and Skills

12 to 15+ years’ experience in Java/J2EE development
Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies
Experience leading distributed teams within a global delivery model
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience and Skills

Experience within insurance or banking domains
Exposure to large-scale migrations and application modernisation initiatives
Experience working within regulated enterprise environments
Understanding of tooling and automation strategies for large platforms
Experience working with onshore/offshore teams with a minimum six-hour overlap model

About the Company

In late 2009, Stott and May was founded on the belief that hiring managers should never have to make the choice between time to hire and quality of candidate. We noticed a gap in the market for a search offering that can combine the speed of contingent recruitment with a high value, high touch, insightful service more commonly found in the executive search space. A talent solution that's helpful, engaging, collaborative and stacked full of value-add. Built with the flexibility to provide our partners with a choice of best pr... Know more