Senior Java Engineer/Technical Lead

Reference: wd-415
£45,000 - £65,000 | 12-Month FTC | Newcastle (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) | Permanent Opportunity Following Initial Contract | SC Eligibility Required

A leading technology consultancy is expanding its engineering capability and is seeking experienced Senior Java Engineers to help deliver complex enterprise platforms and large-scale digital transformation programmes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery, influence engineering standards and mentor other developers while remaining hands-on with modern Java engineering.

Following the initial 12-month FTC, there is a strong expectation that successful candidates will move into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing and developing large-scale Java solutions.
  • Building and maintaining Spring Boot Microservices.
  • Working with AWS-hosted cloud-native architectures.
  • Leading technical workstreams and supporting solution delivery.
  • Conducting code reviews and promoting engineering best practice.
  • Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers.
  • Collaborating with architects, DevOps engineers and senior stakeholders.
  • Supporting delivery through the full software lifecycle.
Essential Skills
  • 5+ years commercial Java development experience.
  • Java (JDK 11+).
  • Spring Boot.
  • Microservices architecture.
  • AWS.
  • REST APIs.
  • CI/CD pipelines.
  • Agile/Scrum delivery.
  • Experience reviewing code and supporting other engineers.
Desirable Skills
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Kafka
  • Oracle WebLogic
  • TDD
  • JUnit / Mockito
  • Enterprise Integration Platforms
  • Technical leadership experience
Security Clearance Requirement
Applicants must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.
This means you must typically:
  • Be a British Citizen, hold Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
  • Have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.
  • Have no periods of 30 days or longer spent outside the UK during that time.
Package
  • £45,000 - £65,000
  • 12-Month FTC
  • Strong route into permanent employment
  • Hybrid working model
  • Newcastle based
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation
  • Technical leadership opportunities
  • Leading consultancy environment
Apply Now
If you're a Java Engineer or Senior Java Engineer looking for your next challenge and meet the SC eligibility requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
£45,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum
£45000 - £65000 per annum
Added 24/09/2026
Reference: wd-415

Senior Java Engineer/Technical Lead

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Permanent IT

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