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Lead Java Developer

Hays TechnologyGlasgow🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embrace a challenging Lead Java Developer role offering a competitive daily rate and hybrid flexibility, where you'll drive enterprise application design and delivery within an Agile environment. This opportunity is perfect for experienced Java developers with a passion for leading teams and shaping innovative solutions, providing significant growth and impact. Apply now to leverage your expertise and contribute to exciting projects.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Remote
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Hays are now looking for a Lead Java Developer for one of our local clients:

  • 377 p/d Outside IR35
  • 3 days a week in Glasgow, rest is WFH
  • 6 month+ contract


The Lead Java Developer will have strong experience leading teams and delivering enterprise Java applications in Agile environments.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading a Java development team and working with Product Owners, BAs, Testers and other stakeholders
  • Designing and delivering enterprise web applications and microservices
  • Producing and contributing to solution and architecture designs
  • Supporting CI/CD, performance optimisation and cloud deployments
  • Driving best practice across development and delivery

What we're looking for

  • Java 8+
  • Spring Boot / Spring Framework
  • Microservices and REST APIs
  • JUnit 4/5
  • AWS
  • Oracle and/or MongoDB
  • Jenkins, Maven, CI/CD
  • Git
  • Agile/Scrum experience
  • Client-facing experience
  • Experience producing High Level Designs and architecture artefacts
  • Performance monitoring tools (e.g. Glowroot, JProfiler) desirable


Nice to have: React, Node.js, FreeMarker, Ruby, Gradle, Ansible, GoCD.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to

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Skills

Microservices
MongoDB
Node.js
Oracle
Ruby
Spring
Spring Boot
AWS
Scrum
Agile
Ansible
Git
JUnit
Java
Jenkins
REST
React

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