Lead Java Engineer Spring / Microservices (Hybrid) My client is seeking a highly skilled Java Engineer to join their team as they go through an exciting change, moving to a Product focused model, refreshing their legacy products onto modern tech stacks, delivering high-quality software solutions using Java, Spring, and microservices architecture. Youll have ownership of software design, development, integration, and deployment, working in a highly collaborative Agile environment. If you are passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications and thrive in a team that values engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance Java / Spring-based microservices for high-performing applications Architect and design scalable, cloud-native solutions with modern tools and frameworks Provide leadership, mentoring and guiding engineers while remaining hands-on in development Implement RESTful APIs, ensuring best practices in design, testing and management Work with CI/CD pipelines, contributing to automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participating in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and knowledge sharing Establish and advocate best practices in software development, including test-driven development (TDD) and DevOps principles Essential Skills & Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in software development using Java & Spring (Spring Boot preferred) Strong experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs & Microservices Knowledge of distributed version control systems (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) Experience working in Agile teams, following DevOps and automation best practices Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and API gateways is a plus Whats on Offer: Salary up to £75k Hybrid working (1 day per week in office) Outstanding benefits package Work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the future of enterprise applications A culture of engineering excellence For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Skills: java spring boot cloud