On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Full Stack Lead Java Developer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) Hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Blackpool. This role will support delivery within the Health Assessment Efficiencies (HAE) Workstream, which focuses on delivering measurable efficiency improvements in health assessments through service transformation, digital innovation, and process optimisation within a 12-18-month timeframe. The work includes mobilising and delivering a prioritised set of initiatives designed to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical/operational processes. This includes initiatives such as Write Up Assistant, Transcription andamp; summarisation, Case summarisation, NHS data share, and audit/process optimisation (for example: "group/remove audit attributes," "automate/streamline amendments," and WCA intelligent audit). Delivery will be scaled based on evidence of outcomes and governance decisions. The work will be delivered via a multidisciplinary team using agile ways of working (clear prioritisation, sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement) with appropriate delegated decision-making to maintain pace and focus. As a Lead Full Stack Java Developer, you will be required to operate with significant autonomy, providing expert technical leadership and assurance across the engineering life cycle. This includes:. Setting technical direction for engineering work within the te