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Lead Software Developer (Government)

Lead Software Developer (Government)

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

13-01-2026

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Skills

Java CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Azure Agile Spring Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines Microservices Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Lead Software Developer (Government) - £572.00 Per Day Inside IR35

Manchester/1 day per week

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to join a major government digital programme. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable Back End services using Java, microservices, and API-driven integration patterns, deployed on Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving technical challenges, and can contribute to high-quality, user-centred public services.

Essential Skills:

Strong commercial experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Back End microservices.
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native development.
Proven ability to design and build REST APIs and complex integration solutions.
Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS).
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of secure coding, authentication patterns, and government-grade security expectations.
Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.

About the Company

We are a Digital, Data and Cloud technology consultancy, specialising in delivering solutions to clients across financial services, government, management consulting/outsourcing, media and broadcasting. Our extensive experience allows us to provide a specialised, individually tailored service backed by consultants that have industry specific knowledge to better understand your needs. Our expertise are complemented by the use of leading-edge technologies. We work with some of the UK's leading companies, as well as being reta... Know more