Lead Java Backend Engineer

Lead Java Backend Engineer in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) | Harvey Nash Search Search Lead Java Backend Engineer Harvey Nash Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) Permanent Published: 2 days ago Negotiable Lead Java Backend Engineer Harvey Nash Lead Java Backend Engineer Hybrid - 2 days per week in Newcastle/London This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the backend technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. What You'll Do Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches) Guide backend architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high-priority issues Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions 30-40% hands-on , 60% leadership/strategy Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement Top Priority Skills Java (11+) Spring Boot Solution architecture experience Strong communicator able to influence decisions Tech Stack & Environment Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices Kafka & event-driven systems AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers SQL & NoSQL databases CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more. Similar Lead Java Backend Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Java Developer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12) £40,000 per annum 1 day ago Java Developer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) Up to £45,000 per annum 1 week ago Software Architect – Java - BackEnd, Back End – Google Cloud (GCP) PeopleWorks Consultancy Limited Basildon (SS15) £600 per day Inside IR35 3 days ago Principal Java Architect London Stock Exchange North East Competitive 1 week ago Java Lead Engineer, Vice President BlackRock Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 2 days ago Software Engineer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 1AD 40000-60000 Annual 4 weeks ago Backend Engineer Gold Group London £55000.00 - £75000 per annum 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer London Stock Exchange North East Competitive 3 weeks ago TypeScript Developer React - FinTech Client Server Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 £90000 - £120000 per annum + bonus + benefits 3 days ago Lead Developer London Stock Exchange London Competitive 1 day ago IT jobs IT jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Management jobs Management jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026