Lead Java Backend Engineer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Lead Java Backend Engineer 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 & No

SQL databases CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices This opportunity is paying up to £85,000 and will be hybrid working. If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more. To From Record Yes No Always use these settings