Lead Software Engineer

In Cork; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to guide their engineering team. This fully remote position requires a strong hands-on background in Java development and proven leadership skills. You'll influence technical direction and set best practices while remaining actively involved in coding. The salary is competitive, ranging from £65,000 to £70,000. Candidates must be based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Opportunity to shape engineering culture

Senior role with influence

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background in Java development.
• Experience leading senior developers or leading leaders.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Lead Developers managing teams of engineers.
• Set technical standards, best practices, and architectural direction.
• Remain hands-on with Java development.

Skills

Java development

Leadership

Communication

Distributed team experience

Job description

Overview

Lead Java Developer

Fully Remote (UK-based) | £65,000 to £70,000

We’re working with a Hull-based technology company that’s scaling its engineering capability and is now looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to guide both people and platforms.

This is a fully remote role, however candidates must be based in the UK.

The Role

As Lead Java Developer, you’ll sit at the top of a well-structured engineering team. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring 5 Lead Developers, each managing teams of 4 engineers
• Setting technical standards, best practices, and architectural direction across multiple teams
• Remaining hands-on with Java development, contributing to complex codebases and technical problem-solving
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align engineering delivery with business goals
• Supporting delivery, performance, and professional development across the engineering function

This is a leadership role with real influence, not a step away from code.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong hands-on background in Java development
• Proven experience leading senior developers or leading leaders
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with practical, day-to-day coding
• Experience working in distributed or remote teams
• Strong communication skills and a calm, pragmatic leadership style
• UK-based and eligible to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £65,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
• Fully remote working within the UK
• A senior role with clear ownership and influence
• The opportunity to shape engineering culture and technical direction at scale

If you’re a Java leader who still enjoys getting your hands dirty in the code and wants to lead at scale without losing technical credibility, this is a role worth exploring.