Technical Lead/Senior Java Engineer

Are you a Technical Lead/Senior Java Engineer who thrives in a role that demands adaptability and an explorative approach? We're looking for someone with the technical expertise and vision to lead a modernisation effort, helping to transform legacy Java applications and integrate them with their new HR system. This would be a 6 month contract that is inside IR35, although largely remote you may have to go onsite once a month in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical integration of existing Java applications with a new HR platform
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers, sharing best practices and guiding their professional growth
• Shape the technical roadmap for these systems, contributing insights and expertise to drive impactful improvements
• Enhance security protocols and improve system testability, ensuring robust and resilient software

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience modernising legacy Spring and Struts-based Java applications
• Strong knowledge of Docker, with hands-on experience in containerization best practices
• Familiarity with deployment to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred; however, experience with AWS is also acceptable
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and a commitment to building secure, scalable solutions

If interested then please apply via the job advert and I will look to get back you as soon as possible.