Lead Engineer

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: April 30, 2027
Work set up: Remote
Clearance required: SC and complete extended vetting processes

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Lead Engineer to drive the design and delivery of scalable backend systems and cloud-based solutions within a public sector environment. This role focuses on building robust applications using modern engineering practices, contributing to greenfield development initiatives, and ensuring high-quality delivery across microservices architectures. The position requires strong expertise in Java, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, alongside the ability to lead technical decisions and support complex system implementations.

What you will do:

• Design and develop backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices architectures and API-driven solutions.
• Implement cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS and enterprise cloud standards.
• Develop and manage CI and CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Containerise applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes.
• Lead greenfield development initiatives from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Support report writing and data-driven application functionalities.
• Contribute to frontend development where required using React and Next.js.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and system reliability.
• Participate in technical decision-making and provide guidance to engineering teams.