Summary: The Lead Java Engineer role involves working on a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 18 months with a Central Government client. The position requires extensive Java experience, particularly within government settings, and emphasizes coaching and mentoring junior colleagues. The role supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing for up to two days a week on-site. Active security clearance is a must for applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity using agreed specifications and appropriate standards and tools.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to understand project requirements.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Select and apply appropriate design standards, methods, and tools effectively.
• Implement modern development standards and support others in their application.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in Java development.
• Experience in a government setting.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Greater London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT