Company: MRP Technology Ltd

Apply for the Lead Java Developer

Location: West Midlands

Job Description:

Must be eligible for BPSS
Must have Leadership experience
Must have experience creating detailed low-level designs (LLDs)

Lead Java Engineer required for a long-term engagement, offering competitive rates, supporting a large-scale modernisation and cloud transformation programme. Hybrid role requiring 2 days onsite in the West Midlands, working primarily with Java, Spring, Kubernetes and platform integration technologies.

Active BPSS Clearance required – candidates must hold or be able to obtain the required UK security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and development of Java-based services
Create detailed low-level designs (LLDs) based on architectural requirements
Develop and deliver scalable services using Java and Spring
Work with Kubernetes and cloud-based platforms
Lead technical discussions and drive solutions to complex engineering challenges
Collaborate with architects, QA leads, engagement managers and engineering teams
Provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers
Promote engineering best practices and shared components
Support the delivery of services from design through to production

Skills & Experience

BPSS Clearance required
Strong commercial experience with Java
Strong experience with Spring/Spring Boot
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with platform integration and modern cloud technologies
Strong experience creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
Proven technical leadership experience
Strong problem-solving and solution design skills
Experience working within Agile engineering teams
React/Front End development experience desirable
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Open to candidates based in Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Cannock and Birmingham.

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Posted: October 8th, 2026