Permanent

Lead Java Software Engineer Leeds £110K

Leeds
money-bag Competitive
Posted Yesterday

Lead Software Engineer andndash; Java (Digital Consultancy) andndash; Leeds andndash; Hybrid andndash; up to andpound;110K

Weandrsquo;re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+.

They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients.


The Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:
andbull; Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems.
andbull; Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance.
andbull; Collaborate directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
andbull; Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines.
andbull; Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities.

Tech Stack
andbull; Backend: Java, RESTful APIs
andbull; Cloud andamp; Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines
andbull; Other: Third-party API integrations

About You
andbull; Extensive experience in Java backend development and API architecture.
andbull; Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads.
andbull; Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership.
andbull; Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders.
andbull; Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/CD practices.

Whatandrsquo;s on Offer
andbull; Salary up to andpound;110,000
andbull; Hybrid working model andndash; Leeds office
andbull; 35 days holiday in total (including flexible bank holidays)
andbull; Comprehensive private medical insurance
andbull; Enhanced parental and adoption leave
andbull; Pension matched up to 5%

Interested£ Apply now by submitting your CV or get in touch with us directly to discuss the role in more detail. Weandrsquo;d love to hear from you!

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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