Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Lead Java Developer (3-6 Month Contract)
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About the Role
Our Digital Engineering team at ITG is responsible for building world-class, enterprise-grade digital applications for high-profile brands. We pride ourselves on working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time, and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace.
Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product-style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).
Role Description
ITG requires a talented Lead Java Developer to work on the development of a range of web-based products and tools.
Lead Java Developers are responsible for building and maintaining a range of websites and applications for our clients, ranging from content management systems to complex rules engines, finance calculators, and tools.
At ITG, Lead Java Developers work with a variety of tools and frameworks. Many of our projects use Spring Boot, while others are based on lightweight servlets and serverless, cloud functions. We use modern tools, frameworks, and IDEs, and work in agile sprint teams alongside business analysts, frontend developers, QA testers, and scrum masters.
Lead Developers are active members of the development team, specializing in Java Development but also working on projects using technologies with which they may be unfamiliar.
We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle—from business analysis and architecture through to design, QA, and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers use AI coding assistants (primarily Cursor) as a core part of daily workflow, not as an optional extra. It is important that developers understand how to use AI effectively and where its limitations lie.
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Lead Developers lead from a technology standpoint but also support, mentor, and develop other members of the team.
Technologies and Frameworks
- Java
- Java 17-21
- Maven
- Spring, Spring Boot
- Adobe AEM
- General
- Experience using REST APIs.
- HTML and CSS
- XML
- JSON
- OAuth
- REDIS
- Docker
- AWS Infrastructure
- Terraform
- Git (GitLab)
- Groovy Scripting
- Testing
- TDD
- Unit testing with JUnit, Hamcrest & Mockito
- JMeter
- Bruno
Supporting Tools
- IntelliJ IDEs
- JIRA
- Confluence
- GitLab pipelines
- Lucid Charts
- Agentic AI assistance from Claude Code
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time.
- Help define and execute the development strategy.
- Mentor and develop other members of the team.
- Implement and improve working practices.
- Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game.
- Work in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental releases and rapid iteration.
- Use of Claude Code to accelerate delivery of high-quality software with supporting tests and documentation; but also supporting the team by continuously improving our AI tools, skills, and workflows.
- Participation in sprint ceremonies such as planning, standups, and demonstrations.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Estimation of tasks for a wide range of projects.
- Lead Developers also act as Line managers for developers on the team, and should have experience of managing and mentoring employees.
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This role is all about working with others to solve technical challenges. As such, the candidate must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and should demonstrate experience of writing technical documentation—including the ability to craft clear, unambiguous prompts for AI tools.
Benefits
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- We Value Diversity
- We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
- We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organization but the wider industry too.
- At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.
- ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialize, and check in with each other.
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