Lead Software Developer Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, DB2 £550-600 per day, Outside IR35 Starting date : 5th January 2026 Duration : Initially 6 Months (very likely to extend) Fully Remote Unify are proud to be exclusively representing a UK Consultancy partner who urgently requires the services of a Lead Software Developer, on an Outside IR35 Contract basis, to join a project team delivering a high profile Government program. Essential Skills & Experience

Software Development Expertise : Proven experience as a software developer, specifically with a background in software upgrades, bug fixes, and addressing vulnerabilities Agile Methodologies : Strong experience working in agile environments and participating in all agile ceremonies Collaboration : Strong collaborative skills to work with Government department, legacy platform teams, and Consultancy teams System Modernization : Experience with decommissioning systems, modernization, and migration projects is a plus Problem Solving : Ability to analyse existing live incidents and address high-priority issues from teams that use the audit API

Nice to have

Understanding of DDaT capabilities and a user-centered approach to digital services. Experience with DevOps practices and continuous improvement

Technology Stack

Working level Java (Spring Boot) Working level Python Understanding of DB2 and Postgres Databases Understanding of AWS

You must be available for a 1 stage, virtual interview on Monday or Tuesday next week, and available to start on the 5th of January. Thanks! #J-18808-Ljbffr