Lead Java Developer- Cheshire

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Lead Developer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12‑month contract with strong prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Cheshire.

Our client is seeking an experienced Java Lead Developer to join a major transformation programme within their Pensions line of business. The role will focus on building and enhancing scalable, secure and resilient services across a modern microservices architecture, supporting key strategic change initiatives across the pensions product suite.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs supporting core pensions servicing and processing.
• Oversee containerised deployments using Docker within Linux environments.
• Implement and integrate event-driven components using Kafka across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and SMEs to ensure robust, scalable technical solutions.

• Extensive hands-on experience in Java backend development, specialising in REST API and microservices architectures.
• Advanced experience with Spring Boot, Docker, Linux, MongoDB, and Kafka.
• Proven background leading technical teams, owning solution design, and guiding best practices.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and API-first principles.
• Minimum 8-10+ years’ experience in backend Java engineering or similar roles within complex environments.

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas and develop non-linear career paths
• Annual leave and workplace pension