Senior Java Developer (£800 Per Day)
Posted 1 day ago by Albion Blake
£800 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead on a contract basis, focusing on leading a team in a high-performing digital delivery environment. The position requires hands-on expertise in Java development, API design, and mentoring while ensuring best practices in software delivery. The candidate will work in a hybrid model, spending 2-3 days on-site in Manchester. The role emphasizes engineering excellence and continuous improvement in scalable and secure services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java Developers.
- Design, build, and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
- Develop automated test suites and contribute to CI/CD and continuous deployment pipelines.
- Provide 2nd-line technical support across key platforms and applications.
- Deliver and enhance server-side web applications and backend services.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Perform system administration and configuration management tasks.
- Work with large datasets, ensuring robust, scalable processing and storage.
- Build and support high-traffic web applications with strong architectural practices.
- Drive improvements in performance, stability, and scalability.
Key Skills:
- Strong background as a Java Developer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead.
- Proven experience guiding or leading development teams.
- Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing frameworks.
- Solid expertise in API design, backend services, and system integration.
- Experience in system administration and configuration management.
- Strong understanding of scalable architectures and high-traffic environments.
- Comfortable with unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical audiences.
Salary (Rate): £800 per day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead – Contract Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP
Locations: Manchester
Hybrid Working: 2-3 days on-site
Rate: £800 per day + expenses
IR35: In Scope
Screening: BPSS (Basic Disclosure)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead to join a high-performing digital delivery environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering excellence, modern software delivery practices, and leading teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure services. As a Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead, you will provide technical direction and hands-on expertise while supporting and mentoring a team of Java Developers. You will work across backend systems, APIs, high-traffic platforms, and large-scale data environments, helping to drive best practice and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java Developers.
- Design, build, and maintain APIs for internal and external use.
- Develop automated test suites and contribute to CI/CD and continuous deployment pipelines.
- Provide 2nd-line technical support across key platforms and applications.
- Deliver and enhance server-side web applications and backend services.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Perform system administration and configuration management tasks.
- Work with large datasets, ensuring robust, scalable processing and storage.
- Build and support high-traffic web applications with strong architectural practices.
- Drive improvements in performance, stability, and scalability.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong background as a Java Developer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Lead.
- Proven experience guiding or leading development teams.
- Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing frameworks.
- Solid expertise in API design, backend services, and system integration.
- Experience in system administration and configuration management.
- Strong understanding of scalable architectures and high-traffic environments.
- Comfortable with unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical audiences.
Additional Information
No Health & Safety risks associated with this role.
Hybrid working must meet the requirement of being on site at least 40%-60% of the time.
Professional qualifications are not required for this position.