Engineering manager (Java)

Java Software Engineering Manager (x2) - 6 month - 3 days pw onsite London - Circa £650pd outside IR35

We're looking for a hands-on Java Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team building reliable, scalable systems. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, setting clear direction while staying close enough to the code to guide architecture and best practices.

Ideally you will have managed teams working with Java and modern Back End technologies, a proven track record of leading engineers, and a pragmatic, calm approach to problem-solving. Any E-commerce experience would also be highly advantageous.

Technical Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Java/managing JVM engineers
• Promote DevOps (build/run it) methodology and practices
• Experience designing and delivering microservices-based architectures
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including build automation, testing, and deployment
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices: automated testing, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and observability

Technology Stack

• Backend development across modern JVM frameworks including Spring, Spring Boot, and Micronaut, primarily using Java
• Cloud-native services deployed on Azure, with orchestration via Kubernetes and system monitoring/observability using tools such as Dynatrace
• Data persistence and storage using a mix of relational and NoSQL technologies, including SQL Server and MongoDB
• Frontend applications built with contemporary JavaScript frameworks and languages such as React, Next.js, Angular, and TypeScript
• In-memory data grids and caching solutions leveraging technologies like Redis and Ignite

If of interest, please apply with your updated CV and we can arrange a call.