Lead Software Engineer Java

On-site in Nottingham·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

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Experis UK

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Our summary

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 a year
About £4,750 - £5,710 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Nottingham
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Friday 27 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong commercial Java development experience and a thorough understanding of software engineering principles.
Experience leading technical delivery and supporting other engineers.
Confidence designing backend systems and making decisions when requirements are still developing.
Experience with relational databases, automated testing and CI/CD.
Practical interest in AI assisted engineering, including the judgement to challenge its output.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical decisions clearly.
People management experience, or clear readiness to take responsibility for a small team.

Experience with AWS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch or containers would be useful.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary £80,000 - £100,000

The role

Stay hands on with Java while leading a team and shaping the future of an established software platform.

I'm recruiting a Lead Java Engineer for a global software business whose products help organisations manage risk, compliance and operational performance.

The business is investing in a growing enterprise platform, modernising its infrastructure and embedding AI tools into everyday engineering. This is an opportunity to influence both the technology and how your team builds it.

What you'll do

You will lead a small engineering squad, combining technical direction with people management. Around 60% to 70% of your time will involve hands on engineering, including writing code, directing AI agents, reviewing output and making architectural decisions.

Alongside this, you will support the team's development, manage delivery commitments and help resolve complex technical problems.

How you'll work

Location: UK, ideally within in an hour of Nottingham

Type:Permanent

What you will be doing

Leading the design and development of Java backend software.
Making architectural decisions and explaining technical choices to Engineering and Product colleagues.
Reviewing code and AI generated output for quality, security and maintainability.
Helping engineers use AI tools effectively through clear specifications and careful validation.
Owning delivery commitments, raising risks early and removing blockers.
Contributing to a roadmap covering AWS, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch and containerised Linux environments.
Managing and developing engineers through regular one to ones, feedback and development plans.

Why consider it

You will join a business investing in its technology, with scope to influence architecture, improve engineering practices and develop your team. The role offers substantial hands on work alongside genuine leadership responsibility.

Apply or contact Hannah Ward at Experis for a confidential conversation.

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