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    Lead Developer

    This successful Cambridge company develop simulation software for specialist industry. With international reach, yet local offices and a family feel, they would suit an experienced engineer skilled in C# desktop software development including UI, able to take on leadership of a small team.As well as de ...

    Lead Developer

    Rapidly expanding Software House requires a Lead Software Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for providing Technical; lead o projects, having an input to the design and solution provided, as well as ensuring the team adopts leading development practices. Will also help junior team members th ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead the Development of a Platform Driving Positive Change Join a well-established investment fund with a decade-long track record of success, now pivoting towards socially and environmentally sustainable markets. They're not just about financial growth; they're dedicated to fostering the growth o ...

    Lead Developer

    **About the Role** We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Lead Java Engineer with AI proficiency to help build the next generation FTSE Russell Index Platform. This platform underpins the calculation and distribution of FTSE Russell’s global family of indexes and requires advanced engineering, high precisi ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer Global Tech Company | Agile Delivery Teams | Hands‑On | UK‑Based Millions of customers. One proprietary platform. Infinite possibilities. This global technology business has just completed a massive migration to their own platform, and now, the stage is set for scale, innovat ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead the Build. Drive the Vision. Grow with Us. At The Big Phone Store, we’re looking for a passionate and hands‑on Lead Developer to guide our growing tech team and help take our platform to the next level. We’re a fast-growing, independent UK business leading the charge in sustain ...

    Lead Developer

    This successful Cambridge company develop simulation software for specialist industry. With international reach, yet local offices and a family feel, they would suit an experienced engineer skilled in C# desktop software development including UI, able to take on leadership of a small team.As well as de ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer . Gloucestershire Circa £70,000 + BenefitsMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.An established organisation with a strong social purpose is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to lead the ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer Location: Manchester (hybrid 1-2 days onsite) - Occasional travel to London Contract: 6 months Clearance: BPSS + SC eligible (SC to be obtained in role) Inside IR35, 725 P/D Overview We are seeking a Le ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer Salary: £65,000-70,000 | Location: Manchester - Hybrid | Tech: .Net / C# Maxwell Bond have partnered with a Business Services organisation, who are looking for a Lead Developer to join on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on dev ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Java Developer Business Unit: FTSE Russell – Index Platform Company: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Lead Java Engineer with AI proficiency to help build the next generation FTSE Russell Index Platform. This plat ...

    Lead Developer

    My client, an exciting startup based in Edinburgh, is looking for a Lead Technology Officer. Please apply for the full details. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is open to new opportunities, has an eye for detail, who can solve problems creatively and is happ ...

    Lead Developer

    Music is Universal It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business t ...

    Lead Developer

    Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Experience extending or modernising legacy WebForms /.NET Comfortable working in messy backlogs and database-driven systems Confident using AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to accelerate delivery </li ...

    Lead Developer

    Salary: £48,000 - 53,000 per year Requirements We require extensive experience developing web applications using C# and the .NET Core framework. We require extensive experience with SQL Server. We require experience integrating systems and developing APIs ...

    Lead Developer

    Location: Central Cardiff (5 days per week with flexibility) About the Role Our client is building CRM platforms and learning management systems using React Native. The client base includes leading sports organisations across the UK and the project pipeline is busy. The te ...

    Lead Developer

    The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer Location: Manchester (hybrid 1-2 days onsite) - Occasional travel to London Contract: 6 months Clearance: BPSS + SC eligible (SC to be obtained in role) Inside IR35, 725 P/D Overview We are seeking a Le ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer – SmartSearch We're looking for a Lead Developer to join our team and play a key role in building, maintaining, and improving the software that powers our compliance platform. This is a hands‑on leadership role, where you'll work closely with Product, QA, Architects, and other develo ...

    Lead Developer

    Job Purpose You will be actively involved in development, therefore responsible for implementing sections of functionality, ensuring they are delivered on time with the correct approach and to the standards defined. Job Duties Lead the design, development, ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, ...

    Lead Developer

    Salary £70,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements Strong software development experience in web-based environments Experience with web application development Experience with PHP and/or C#/.NET development Previous experience leading, mentoring, or manag ...

    Lead Developer

    Music is Universal It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead DeveloperLocation: Manchester (hybrid 1-2 days onsite) - Occasional travel to LondonContract: 6 monthsClearance: BPSS + SC eligible (SC to be obtained in role)Inside IR35, £725 P/DOverviewWe are seeking a Lead Developer to join a collaborative government digit ...

    Lead Developer

    Lead Developer . Gloucestershire Circa £70,000 + Benefits An established organisation with a strong social purpose is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to lead the next phase of its software and digital transformation. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape an internal software development capability, ...

    FX Risk Tech Lead (Java) Hybrid, VP Level

    A global financial institution is seeking a strong and motivated FX Risk Lead Java Developer to join their London team. The successful candidate will design and develop Java-based microservices for a new FX Risk valuation platform. Candidates should have a strong background in Core Java, multithreading, and expe ...

    Senior Java Lead | Spring Boot, Microservices, CI/CD (Hybrid)

    Onyx-Conseil is looking for a Lead/Senior Java Developer to work in a hybrid setting based in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing enterprise Java applications as well as enhancing microservices and REST APIs. Applicants should have a robust experience in Java a ...

    Senior Java Lead: Microservices, CI/CD & Cloud (Hybrid)

    LA International is seeking a Lead / Senior Java Developer for a hybrid position based in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and support enterprise Java applications with a focus on microservices and REST APIs. Strong commercial experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Agile methodologies is ...

    Software Engineer

    Java DeveloperLocation: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)Salary: Competitive + BenefitsA leading software organisation is seeking a talented Java Developer to join its growing Agile development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Java Developer who enjoys solving comple ...

    Java Developer with SQL Central London (IT) in London Nexus Jobs Limited

    Job Opportunity: Java Developer with SQL Server Our client in Central London is seeking a skilled Java Developer with a strong background in SQL Server. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Java development. Key requirements: Proficiency in Java pr ...

    Senior Java Dev & Tech Lead Cloud Native Microservices

    A dynamic technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the development of scalable, Java-based applications. The role involves architecture design, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. With at lea ...

    FX Risk Platform Lead — Java & In Memory Tech Leader

    Citi is looking for a motivated FX Risk Lead Java Developer to join their rapidly growing Markets technology team in London. The role involves designing and developing high-throughput Java microservices, integrating solutions based on Apache Ignite, and implementing real-time data processing pipelines. The ideal ...

    Senior Java Tech Lead – Spring Boot, Kubernetes

    TXP is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join their team in Shrewsbury. This role involves leading the design and development of backend services using Java and Spring Boot. You will modernize legacy services and work closely with Scrum teams including Java Engineers, Frontend Developers, and Quality Engineers ...

    Scala / Java Developer Fintech / Blockchain Cryptocurrency in London Quant Capital

    Scala / Java Developer Fintech / Blockchain Cryptocurrency London, United Kingdom Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Scala, Functional Developer, or Java Developer to join our team. If you are an exceptional programmer in any language, please apply! £100,000 pa + b ...

    Java Architect

    <p>Java Architect</p> <p>Hybrid(3 days onsite/week) - Fixed Term Employment - London, UK - Hexaware</p> <p> </p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION:<br /> Key Responsibilities</p> <p> </p> <p> Architect and dev ...

    Java Development

    DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Java Developer to join our team in India. The ideal candidate will have 2-12 years of experience in Java development and a strong grasp of software development principles. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scala ...

    Java Development

    DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Java Developer to join our team in India. The ideal candidate will have 2-12 years of experience in Java development and a strong grasp of software development principles. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scala ...

    Lead x 1 and Senior x 1 Java Developer Hybrid OUTSIDE IR35

    Lead / Senior Java Developer - Hybrid - Glasgow based ‑ MUST BE COMMUTABLE - OUTSIDE IR35 Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and support enterprise Java applications. Build and enhance microservices, REST APIs, and web‑based applications. Contribute ...

    Principal Java Software Engineer (VP)

    Senior Java Developer - Front Office. £85,000 - £95,000 + oustanding benefits. Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) 2 days per week in the office I'm working with a leading Banking client to find a Principal Java Developer. This is a chance to work on a brand-new, state-of-the-art platform from the ground up, using the la ...

    Java Architect

    Job Title: Java Architect Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid 3 days office) Job type: FTE Job Description - We have shared set of profiles earlier all are rejected, please validate candid ...

    Java Engineer

    Join our US Product Development team, where we build innovative retail systems for Sportsbooks and hotel check-in kiosks across the US. As a backend developer, you’ll help design and deliver high-quality, high-performance microservices that power customer-facing features. We value engineers who take pride in ...

    Java Engineer

    Job Description We’re looking for Java developers at all levels, ranging from Junior (2+ years’ experience) to Principal engineers and Architects, to join us as we kick off new Java projects with tier-1 investment banks. You’ll work on mission-critical systems bringing the best modern softw ...

    Java Engineer

    Enso Recruitment is proud to be working with a global, technology-driven financial services organisation who are expanding their engineering capability within a highly critical connectivity platform. They are now seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a specialist team ...

    Java Engineer

    Overview This is a free 16 week training course followed by a role with one of our clients. Title Mid-Level Java Engineer Job location Birmingham, UK Description Step into a role as a Mid-Level Java Engineer with one of our clients through the Mid-Le ...

    Java Architect

    Requirements 10 years of experience as a Java architect. Good communication skills. Based around London/Birmingham. Equal Opportunity Statement We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage ...

    Java Engineer

    Join to apply for the Java Engineer role at American Express Join to apply for the Java Engineer role at American Express American Express’ Global Commercial Services (GCS) offers a wide range of card and payment programs, e ...

    Java Engineer

    About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Java Engineer to join the elementsuite team, with a passion for clean code, elegant architecture, and efficient delivery. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be developing the elementsuite platform and its foundational services - all mission‑c ...

    Java Engineer

    Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Java Engineer – Java Developer – PostGres – Kubernetes – Kafka – TDD – 6‑Month Contract – Hybrid (2 days on site, London) – Day Rate: Up to £700 (Inside IR35) Join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, hig ...

    Java Engineer

    About Us: Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever‑changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants ...

    Java Architect

    Job Title: Java Architect Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid 3 days office) Job type: FTE Job Description - We have shared set of profiles earlier all are rejected, please validate candid ...

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