Java Lead - Very strong in React and Microservices

LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom# Java Lead - Very strong in React and Microservices at N Consulting LtdLocationEdinburgh, United KingdomSalary£70000 - £75000 /yearJob TypeContractDate PostedSeptember 18th, 2025Apply Now About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Java Lead to drive the design and development of modern, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Microservices, and React.js , with proven leadership in guiding teams, ensuring best practices, and delivering high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and Microservices .Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to ensure high standards of development.Define and enforce best practices for coding, design patterns, performance optimization, and cloud-native development.Manage and optimize microservices architecture for scalability, availability, and maintainability.Oversee integration of front-end (React) with back-end APIs.Ensure application security, performance, and reliability through effective testing and monitoring strategies.Drive Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), CI/CD, and DevOps adoption within the team. Required Skills & Qualifications 8-12 years of IT experience , with at least 3+ years in a technical lead role. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture. Hands-on experience with React.js, Redux, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 .Experience in designing cloud-native applications (AWS / Azure / GCP preferred).Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).Strong understanding of security principles and performance tuning.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Nice to Have Experience with GraphQL and API Gateway.Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging frameworks.Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress).Knowledge of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).