About this job
United Kingdom Government is hiring a Lead Developer (Java) in Cardiff, Wales. This is a full-time, on-site position, posted on October 17, 2026. The ideal candidate is comfortable with Docker, Java, Kubernetes, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, REST API and Spring.
Salary: £68,000 - 108,000 per year Requirements: Demonstrable experience producing detailed designs for complex, secure and resilient Java services, and acting as an application architect for enterprise-scale Java solutions. Strong Java engineering background, including experience with REST APIs, Spring (Boot/Cloud), Redis, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka or RabbitMQ, and relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB. Experience translating high-level designs into detailed…
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Job details
- Company
- United Kingdom Government
- Location
- Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Category
- IT Jobs
- Salary
- £68,000 - £108,000
- Posted
- October 17, 2026
- Source
- Adzuna
Questions about this job
Is this Lead Developer (Java) role remote?
No. This is an on-site role in Cardiff, Wales. Use the links below to find remote jobs too.
How much does this Lead Developer (Java) job pay?
The advertised salary is £68,000 - £108,000.
Which skills do I need?
The job description mentions Docker, Java, Kubernetes, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, REST API, Spring.
How do I apply to United Kingdom Government?
Press "Apply now". You will go to the original job ad on Adzuna, where you can send your application.
How long is this job open?
It was posted on October 17, 2026 and is listed until November 16, 2026, unless the employer closes it earlier.