Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
Lead Java Developer
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Lead Java Developer
Lead Java Developer – Digital Engineering Team
About the Role
The Digital Engineering team at ITG specialises in building world-class, enterprise-grade digital applications for high-profile clients. We follow mature Agile methodologies and leverage cutting-edge technologies.
We pride ourselves on:
- Career growth: Employees develop new skills across diverse projects, seeing direct impact in the online marketplace.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Lead across cross-functional teams (Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Architects, Devs, Testers) in a product-led structure.
- Technological excellence: Integration of AI-driven workflows across the entire development lifecycle.
- Leadership & mentorship: Lead Java Developers mentors junior team members and actively guides technology adoption.
About ITG’s Digital Engineering
You’ll join a team consisting of:
- Business Analysts
- Scrum Masters / Project Managers
- Solution Architects
- Lead Frontend & Backend Developers
- Developers
- Testers (Manual & Automated)
Key Responsibilities
Our Lead Java Developers are responsible for:
- Designing, building & maintaining web applications for clients, including :
- Content Management Systems
- Complex rules engines
- Financial calculators
- Deferred revenue systems
- Working with modern Java technologies and integrating AI into daily engineering practices.
- Leading from a technical standpoint, but also providing mentorship and guidance to the team.
- Supporting Agile/Sprint principles—planning, meetings, reviews, and diluted releases.
- Collaborating closely with account directors, creatives, and clients to ensure timely delivery.
- Defining development strategies, amalgamating research on emerging market trends.
- Optifying code reviews, task estimations, and technical documentation (including AI tool prompts).
- Line management responsibilities, including team development and performance.
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Daily Tasks
- Assisting full stack Java developers with complex problems.
- Mentoring & leading junior engineers.
- Balancing technical strategy with operational excellence.
- Continuously improving AI capabilities within your workflow.
Technologies & Tools
Core Focus
- Java (17-21)
- Spring Boot
- Maven
- REST APIs
- HTML/CSS
- XML & JSON
Additional Tools
- Adobe AEM
- Groovy Scripting
- OAuth & Redis
- Docker & AWS Cloud
- Terraform, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines
- JUnit, Mockito, JMeter
AI & Modern Workflows
- Integration of AI assistants (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Test automation (Bruno, Lucid Charts)
Requirements
Essential
✔ Proven Java experience (Spring preferred) ✔ Strong problem-solving skills—ability to debug, optimise, and lead development ✔ Experience mentoring junior engineers + managing teams ✔ Deep understanding of full-stack principles and web technologies ✔ Experience crafting clean, maintainable documentation ✔ Awareness of AI limitations and ethical use in tech ✔ Fluency in code reviews, Git, and Agile workflows
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + flexible paid days (eligibility to buy/carry over up to 5 extra days)
- Paid Wellbeing Day annually (plus participation in wellness workshops).
- Flexible bank holidays respecting personal/cultural observances.
Family & Life Support
- Enhanced family-friendly leave
- 3 extra days for weddings/honeymoons
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension scheme
- Corporate Medical Cash Plan
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Tax-efficient payroll giving
Growth & Recognition
- Funding for professional credentials (CPD support)
- Monthly Employee of the Month award (£250 bonus)
- Referral bonuses (up to £1,500) for successful hires
Community & Employer Culture
- 30+ Wellbeing Champions supporting mental/physical health.
- Paid Volunteer Days, inclusive perks portal with discounts for gyms/travel.
- Community groups catering to diverse interests.
Diversity & Inclusion
- We champion diversity at every stage: age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity.
- Committed to increasing visibility of underrepresented talent.
- Proactive efforts to foster an inclusive, sustainable work environment.
- Safe spaces for colleagues to connect and collaborate.
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