Jobs in London - Lead Java Developer (GCP) • Central London

Company: Norton Blake

Central London

Lead Java Developer (GCP), 6 months, London/Hybrid, £600/day (Inside IR35) My client, a leading digital consultancy are currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to join their engineering team. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, and ensuring successful delivery of scalable, high-performance solutions using Java, Microservices, GCP, and Kubernetes. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with team mentorship and delivery ownership. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction and mentoring Drive best practices in coding, architecture, design patterns, and DevOps Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality and maintainability Solution Delivery: Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business goals Own the end-to-end design and implementation of backend systems using Java and Spring Boot Ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements Hands-on Development: Design and develop scalable microservices architectures Implement APIs, backend logic, and data integrations using Java and modern frameworks Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for building cloud-native applications DevOps & Infrastructure: Manage containerized deployments using Kubernetes Optimize CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments and efficient operations Monitor and troubleshoot performance and reliability issues in production Team Development & Support: Provide day-to-day support to team members on technical challenges Foster a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement Encourage collaboration and cross-functional knowledge sharing Required Skills & Experience: Strong programming experience in Java (8/17/21) and Spring Boot Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, etc. Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) Good knowledge of performance tuning, scalability, and security best practices Experience in Agile/Scrum-based delivery models Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills APPLY NOW!!