Technical Lead - Java (12-Month Contract)

Technical Lead - Java (12-Month Contract)

Posted 4 days ago by Skillsbay

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Manchester, Leeds, London Newcastle , UK
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API Design Application Programming Interface (API) Configuration Management Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery File Servers Java (Programming Language) Management Operating Systems Server-Side Software Engineering Solution Delivery Stakeholder Management System Administration Test Suite Web Applications

Summary: The Technical Lead (Java) will oversee a team of Java Developers within a significant programme at DWP, focusing on delivering scalable services for high-traffic environments. This hands-on role encompasses leadership, solution delivery, and technical assurance for large-scale digital services. The successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring team members and ensuring effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and direct a team of Java Developers, providing guidance and mentoring.
  • Build robust, automated test suites to support a continuous deployment environment.
  • Design, implement, and manage APIs for both internal and external consumption.
  • Support Server Side web applications, providing 2nd-line support where required.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Apply system administration and configuration management skills, with experience in handling and scaling large datasets.
  • Design and maintain high-traffic websites with strong understanding of web architecture.
  • Work with Unix-like operating systems (Linux, MacOS).

Key Skills:

  • Strong expertise in Java development and leading software engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with API design and implementation.
  • Skilled in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing.
  • Strong understanding of web application architecture and scaling high-traffic sites.
  • Experience with Unix/Linux environments and system administration.
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): £500 daily

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a Technical Lead (Java) to join a high-profile programme within DWP. The successful candidate will lead and direct a team of Java Developers, helping to deliver robust, scalable services and platforms for high-traffic environments.

This role is hands-on, covering leadership, solution delivery, and technical assurance across large-scale digital services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct a team of Java Developers, providing guidance and mentoring.
  • Build robust, automated test suites to support a continuous deployment environment.
  • Design, implement, and manage APIs for both internal and external consumption.
  • Support Server Side web applications, providing 2nd-line support where required.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Apply system administration and configuration management skills, with experience in handling and scaling large datasets.
  • Design and maintain high-traffic websites with strong understanding of web architecture.
  • Work with Unix-like operating systems (Linux, MacOS).

Essential Skills & Experience

? Strong expertise in Java development and leading software engineering teams.
? Hands-on experience with API design and implementation.
? Skilled in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing.
? Strong understanding of web application architecture and scaling high-traffic sites.
? Experience with Unix/Linux environments and system administration.
? Excellent communication skills - ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

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