Lead Java Engineer jobs in Gateshead

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs.

You will be responsible for driving culture through your craft and be keen to take on line management responsibilities.

You will play a vital role working within a cross functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus being on the testability and performance of software applications.

You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.

You will work across cutting‐edge platforms including Payment Networks, Digital Banking, Emerging Payments, and highly scalable data and analytics environments built on Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes and Power BI. This role involves modern engineering, integration, testing, and hands‐on development within a high‐impact digital landscape.

You will oversee 2–3 backend squads, shaping long-term microservices architecture using Java 21 and AWS. This role balances strategic technical leadership with hands-on mentorship to drive engineering excellence, security, and scalable system design. Why this role is remarkable:

Role: Lead Test Engineer Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office (except London). So Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle Must haves: - Significant experience leading and testing micro services - Functional and non functional testing - Hands on experience in automation testing Leadership skills - Experience leading microservices...

Lead Database Engineer Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. Pay up to £92,522 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, choice of locations, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Lead Database Engineer to join our community of tech experts in our...

About The Role Job level: 10 The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice.In this role, you will:Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising and sharing...

Lead Backend Engineer / Developer (Python TypeScript API) Newcastle onsite to £150k Are you a technologist who enjoys liaising with clients, looking for a new opportunity? You could be joining a scaling FinTech within the consulting division of the Newcastle office. What's in it for you: - Salary to £150k + Bonus - 25 days holiday - Bupa healthcare - Generous pension contribution - Continuous...

Job Description Lead E&I Engineer Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: up to £65,000 basic + benefits Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading engineering consultancy to bring a Lead E&I Engineer to take ownership of Electrical & Instrumentation delivery across complex engineering projects. This is a permanent, full time on site role based in Newcastle. Lead E&i Engineer Key...

A leading design and build consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to impactful water and wastewater projects. The role involves leading mechanical designs, collaborating with various teams, and positively engaging with clients. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant professional credentials. Opportunities for growth and a...

Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Newcastle, UK (Remote) Job Type: Full-time Reporting to: Operations Director Lead Engineer Design | Renewables • Marine • Ports and Subsea About Subco Engineering “Flexible engineering, on-demand” isn’t a slogan for us—it’s our operating model. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found...

You will be both the hands-on technical lead and the architect of our future technology direction, guiding our software team while setting the foundations for a scalable product and engineering organisation. Working closely with our valuation specialists and product team, you will design solutions that fundamentally transform how valuation advisory services are delivered.

Role: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Devonport(Hybrid role requiring onsite presence 2 days/month) Duration: 2 years Inside IR35: Umbrella About our Client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and...

Lead Software Engineer Stealth AI Fintech Startup | London | Hybrid (3 days on-site) We're hiring on behalf of an innovative Fintech startup that is building an AI-driven platform that's rethinking how investors analyse, access, and manage alternative assets (e.g. private equity, private credit and other private markets). They've built there MVP, raised funding from experienced fintech...

Lead Platform Engineer London / WFH to £150k Are you a platform engineering technologist with start-up experience and a first class education looking for a new opportunity? You could be joining a small Fintech start-up run by small, successful and proven team of finance technology entrepreneurs, backed by Silicon Valley investors, as they build out the product, currently in stealth mode. As a...

About The Role Job level: 10 Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice. In this role, you will: - Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising and sharing opportunities to reuse data flows where possible. - Coordinate teams and set best practices and standards when it...

You will bring a pragmatic and user-centered approach to data architecture, ensuring that data architecture, governance, processes and technologies meet the needs of users and stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, data engineering, technology, and delivery.

About The Role Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025 Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high-profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software. We use technology to create impactful, human-centred solutions that make a difference to users and organisations. We believe great engineering happens when teams...

You will work on complex software projects, contributing to the architecture, development, and improvement of software systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development.

You will collaborate closely with cross-f...