https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-java-tech-role-3-month-contract-opus-recruitment-solutions-ltd--03f128a7-43fd-4e44-89d4-1ea73f3b4c8a RSS feed for Lead Java Tech Role- 3 month Contract at Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd. en-gb Mon, 25 May 2026 02:18:21 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-java-tech-role-3-month-contract-opus-recruitment-solutions-ltd--03f128a7-43fd-4e44-89d4-1ea73f3b4c8a https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-java-tech-role-3-month-contract-opus-recruitment-solutions-ltd--03f128a7-43fd-4e44-89d4-1ea73f3b4c8a Wed, 20 May 2026 11:53:09 GMT Location: London | Salary: 475.00-475.00 Daily | Type: 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; ... Contract