Lead Software Engineer- Remote

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Lead Developer (Java/AWS) to work for our client within the Public Sector sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a remote role that will be based UK-wide.

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to lead engineering delivery across a dual-track programme spanning a legacy Java platform and a new cloud-native AWS service. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will drive technical delivery, improve engineering standards, enhance team collaboration and lead low-level design across both modern and legacy environments. Working closely with architects, principal developers and stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping engineering practices, supporting delivery outcomes and raising team capability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering delivery across legacy and cloud-native workstreams, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Drive low-level design quality by producing and reviewing robust, maintainable and scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, principal developers and stakeholders to support delivery and technical decision-making.
• Mentor and support engineers, improving team capability, collaboration and engineering best practices.
• Promote secure, compliant and cost-effective development practices, particularly across AWS-based services.