Lead Java Developer - Manchester

This is a Hybrid Manchester based role. All candidates must be able to commute to a Manchester office base 2/3 times a week.

Salary is up to £95,000 + Benefits

About Them

This flagship tech organisation are shaping the future of their highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling fast. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. Now, they're looking for a Senior Java Developer with exceptional Java expertise to join one of their core development teams.

The Role

As a Lead Java Developer, you'll split your time between hands-on technical engineering alongside driving best practice and projects.

What You'll Do

• Working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes

What They're Looking For

• Good expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (3+ years coding experience preferred)
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Bonus Points For

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks

Why Join Them?

• Work with brilliant, passionate engineers
• Real ownership & influence over the product roadmap
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
• Wellness and learning stipends
• A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage