Digital Java Developer Senior

Role: Lead Java Developer
Location: Quarry House, Leeds (Hybrid – 60% onsite)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: £700 per day
Expenses: £1,000 per year
Hours per Week: 37
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance

About the Role We are seeking a skilled Lead Java Developer to direct a team of Java Developers and play a pivotal role in building, scaling, and maintaining robust enterprise-level systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in Java, test automation, and scalable architecture, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of high-traffic web applications, design and implement APIs, and support business-critical applications within a hybrid working model based in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java Developers, ensuring high standards of delivery.
  
  
• Build and maintain robust automated test suites to support a continuous deployment environment.
  
  
• Design and implement APIs for both internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Provide 2nd-line support for applications and platforms.
  
  
• Contribute to the development of server-side web applications.
  
  
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  
  
• Maintain skills in system administration and configuration management.
  
  
• Handle and scale large datasets efficiently.
  
  
• Design and support scalable, high-traffic websites while maintaining an understanding of web architecture.
  
  
• Work within Unix-like operating systems (Linux and/or MacOS).
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Java Developer with leadership or team lead responsibilities.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of automated testing and CI/CD environments.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with API development and integration.
  
  
• Background in system administration and managing scalable infrastructures.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to support and resolve issues in complex platforms.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux/MacOS operating systems.
  
  
• Eligibility for SC Clearance is mandatory.
  
  Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
   
  Harry Greenhalgh
  Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
  Service Care Solutions
  harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
  01772 208962