Lead Java Engineer jobs in Staffordshire

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:

MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Engineer specialising in Protection Systems to join our multi-national energy and nuclear client. LEAD ENGINEER - PROTECTION SYSTEMS - £NEG - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE OR GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE) - RELOCATE TO UK! - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Lead...

Job Description 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...

Job Description Engineering Shift Lead Continental Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off (Days/Nights) Salary: £55,000 to £60,830 + Pension + Excellent Benefits (Health-Life-Discounts) Location: Stafford Ref: Jo6882/NPH The Company An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s instantly recognisable high street names, they are a leading supplier within the UK & Europe. The group has over 35...

You will guide engineering teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality protection solutions that meet client, industry, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities:

Job Description Lead Engineer - Protection & Control Systems Staffordshire – Hybrid/Remote Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a recognised leader in advanced technology solutions, seeking a Lead Engineer within Protection & Control Systems to take ownership of complex protection and control projects across the UK Transmission & Distribution sector. This Lead Engineer role offers the...

Lead Engineer Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Commutable from Telford, Stone, Stafford, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas Working Hours: 4 on 4 off We are delighted to be supporting exclusively, a major player in the manufacturing sector to assist with the recruitment of a experienced...

Job Description Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Lead Hardware - Electrical Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire, UK Position Title: Lead Hardware - Electrical Engineer Position Type Permanent (Full Time) Start Date: ASAP Location: Staffordshire + Hybrid Contact: Ashish Rastogi| +49(0)8923889845 Job...

Job Description Lead Civil Design Engineer Role Summary: The lead civil design engineer is responsible for leading the design process for civil engineering projects, ensuring that designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. They will manage a team of civil design engineers, providing technical guidance, coordinating design efforts, and overseeing the...

Job Description Carbon Emission/Green Tech Start-up | Lead & Full Stack Engineer | LDN 2 Days Per Week | £50K - £120K + Healthy Equity Company: I'm looking for Full Stack Engineers who are excited about elegant systems as they are about real-world impact. Their mission is to reduce carbon emissions in the UK building a razor sharp platform for heat pumps to be installed in homes up and down...

You will tackle technical challenges that bridge software engineering with real-world manufacturing processes. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering both team mentorship and active involvement in architecture, design, process improvement, and code review.

Job Description Lead Electrical Protection Engineer 6 month contract initially Inside IR35 – Remote working 40 hours per week Job Summary: The preferred candidate is responsible for design preparation based on customer specification, conduct engineering activities from design stage until site commissioning and acts as a technical interface between customer and technical community. In-depth...

Job Description Description As part of our Emergency Response Team, youll be the first on the scene at customers homes, which makes you the face of our brand for people who are worried about potential gas escapes or carbon monoxide activated alarms. Key Responsibilities Sometimes youll be dealing with the emergency services on behalf of our customers, making you part of a team thats...

Job Description Head/Lead Mechanical Engineer - London - Tech Innovation We're partnered with one of the most innovative tech communications organisations in London, who rarely hire at this senior level. They are expanding globally and are looking to bring in an elite Head/Lead Mechanical Engineer to take full ownership and authority of their designs from concept through to delivery. This is a...

Job Description Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer Location: Remote Sector: Energy / EV Infrastructure / Renewable Power Type: Permanent Company Overview Our client is a leading developer of advanced energy infrastructure projects, delivering large-scale grid connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and charging hubs across the UK. They are driving the transition to a...

You will be our technical design authority, shaping the department, building our technical credibility, and leading the charge on our NERS accreditation journey. This is a unique chance to build something from the ground up in a fast-paced start-up environment, with a clear path to directorship.

Job Description About Us We are a fast-growing fintech company building modern, scalable platforms that power real-world financial products. Our engineering culture values clean architecture, strong ownership, and pragmatic innovation. We operate in a cloud-native, microservices environment and invest heavily in frontend quality, design systems, and developer experience. The Role As a Lead...

Job Description Playrix — одна из самых успешных компаний по разработке мобильных игр в мире. По доходам среди всех мобильных приложений мы входим в топ-3 в мире, а в Европе мы первые. Наши игры установили 2,3 миллиарда раз (треть населения Земли), каждый день в них играет более 30 миллионов людей по всему миру! У нас большие планы на развитие и рост наших проектов, именно поэтому мы ищем...

Job Description Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Lead Hardware - Electrical Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire, UK Position Title: Lead Hardware - Electrical Engineer Position Type Permanent (Full Time) Start Date: ASAP Location: Staffordshire + Hybrid Contact: Ashish Rastogi| +49(0)8923889845 Job...