Lead Java Developer

  • Syntax Consultancy
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Dec 10, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

Lead Java Developer

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

to £85,000 (DOE)

Lead Java Developer/Technical Lead needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ideally Dec 2025/Jan 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Key skills, experience to include:

  • Full Stack Java Developer needed with strong Front End and Back End development experience.
  • Strong AWS Cloud Services experience including: ECR, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Apigee).
  • Must be highly proficient in Java, Spring Boot, AngularJS, Jenkins, and Node 10.
  • Designing, developing + implementing secure systems, and understanding DevOps practices.
  • Supporting the development + operation of Java software solutions with secure tools and environments.
  • Technical Environment: Gitlab, CloudFormation, Maven, Docker, Fortify on Demand, SonarQube, Karate, Gherkin, Cypress, Jest, Groovy, Bash, Typescript, Karate, Cypress.
  • AWS Associate Developer accreditation preferred.
  • Benefits: Salary to £85k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.