Lead Java Engineer jobs in West Midlands

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 be designing and building solutions, using microservice architecture, working closely with the product team to understand the requirements and impact of changes being made.

You will be working to release change to production every day, across the entire team - owning requirements through discussions with the business through to development, testing, release to and support of production.

A leading SaaS marketing company in Birmingham is looking for a Java Developer to join their Digital Engineering team. This role involves developing complex Java applications within an Agile environment, utilizing modern technologies and practices. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in software development, particularly in Java and microservices architecture. The company values...

Our client, a mission-led consultancy, is looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to join their growing team. They deliver secure, modern software solutions to the UK Government and Defence sectors, enabling clients to build scalable systems and progressive web applications that drive real impact. This is a senior-level opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys leading...

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:

Job Description Senior / Lead Protection & Control Engineer UK - Contract (12 months) Birmingham, Glasgow and Remote locations available Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer ready to take the technical lead? Do you enjoy working on complex transmission and distribution projects across the UK? Looking for a long-term contract where your expertise genuinely makes an...

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...

Job Description Lead Engineer-Gas Distribution Networks Home/Field Based covering a Midlands Patch-(Stoke, Birmingham,Oxford)£48000-£57000 plus car/car allowance plus superb pension plus 25 days leave37.5 Hours Monday - Friday plus standby rota for emergenciesAre you an experienced Utilities/Gas Engineer, with experience of operation and maintenance activities, on gas distribution networks?If...

Lead Design Engineer Security Systems (Cambridge) Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. Industry:Security Systems | CCTV | Access Control What you will do Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in CCTV and Access Controls? xujxxms Were looking for a talented professional to lead the...

Lead Engineer Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Working Hours: Monday to Friday Days (07:00 - 16:30) with a flexibilty of emergency availability for out of hours breakdowns, which will be paid a emergency fee/bonus We are delighted to be supporting exclusively, a HUGELY AMBITIOUS business in the food...

We are working with a leading organisation in the built environment sector to appoint a Lead Fire Engineer. This is a permanent senior-level position offering national project exposure, flexible working and the opportunity to influence fire safety delivery across a wide portfolio of regeneration, retrofit and new build programmes. The successful individual will lead on the development of fire...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer on a contract basis for its West Midlands site from September 2026. The Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role comes with a day rate of £600. Key skills required for the Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role The following information provides an...

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Hybrid 3 days on-site (Birmingham) / 2 days from home Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Permanent | Competitive salary + pension + private medical insurance A global technology leader is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in...

Lead Drives & Control Systems Engineer Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.Commutable of Liverpool or Birmingham£85,000 - £100,000Our client are expanding their Engineering team and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Engineer with a strong background in Drives, Motion Control and Automation Systems to take full ownership...

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...

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...

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:

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.