Lead Java Tech Role- 3 month Contract

I''m looking for a Lead Backend Software Engineer to shape backend architecture, drive engineering excellence, and guide teams building high-performance digital products used at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure backend systems are robust, secure, and future-ready.What you''ll be doingLead backend architecture - Define and evolve scalable, secure, high-performance backend systemsSet engineering standards - Champion best practices, secure coding (OWASP), and high-quality deliveryHands-on technical contribution - Support critical backend work and review complex codeGuide teams and mentor engineers - Facilitate design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-makingImprove tooling and CI/CD - Enhance pipelines, build processes, and operational workflowsDrive continuous improvement - Reduce technical debt and introduce modern backend approachesSupport compliance - Ensure systems align with standards such as ISO27001 and PCIWhat we''re looking forStrong backend engineering experience with Java (11+) and Spring BootEvent-driven architecture expertise - Kafka or similarCloud experience - ideally AWS; Kubernetes knowledge beneficialDeep understanding of microservices, REST APIs and distributed systemsExperience with SQL/NoSQL databasesStrong CI/CD, automated testing and DevOps awarenessAbility to influence technical direction across teamsComfortable communicating technical risks to non-technical ..... full job details .....