Hybrid - 2 days per week in Newcastle/London

This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the backend technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches)
• Guide backend architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability
• Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high-priority issues
• Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions
• 30-40% hands-on, 60% leadership/strategy
• Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement

Top Priority Skills

• Java (11+)
• Spring Boot
• Solution architecture experience
• Strong communicator able to influence decisions

Tech Stack & Environment

• Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
• Kafka & event-driven systems
• AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers
• SQL & NoSQL databases
• CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices

If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more.