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Newcastle upon Tyne - up to £85,000 Permanent Posted by: Harvey Nash Plc Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
 
 
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Lead Java Backend Engineer

This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the Back End technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What You'll Do

  • Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches)
  • Guide Back End architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability
  • Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high-priority issues
  • Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions
  • 30-40% hands-on, 60% leadership/strategy
  • Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement

Top Priority Skills

  • Java (11+)
  • Spring Boot
  • Solution architecture experience
  • Strong communicator able to influence decisions

Tech Stack & Environment

  • Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
  • Kafka & event-driven systems
  • AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers
  • SQL & NoSQL databases
  • CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices

This opportunity is paying up to £85,000 and will be hybrid working.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
IT
up to £85,000
Harvey Nash Plc
Rachael Whitburn 
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22/01/2026 21:45:43
About Harvey Nash Plc

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