We''re looking for a Senior Java Developer for our public sector client based in Leeds (ideal) on an initial contract paying up to £750 per day Inside IR35 on an initial 12 month contract.You can choose to work from others hubs such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Blackpool or Cardiff.This role requires 3 days per week in the office and applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or hold a current SC.You will be a hands-on technical leader, setting direction for your team, ensuring alignment to standards, and driving the delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. The work will contribute to the transformation of critical national platforms, supporting millions of people across the UK.Key responsibilities include:• Setting technical direction for your service or capability, in line with organisational strategy• Ensuring teams follow best practice, standards, and secure design principles• Leading engineers while remaining a hands-on contributor• Collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders• Driving the evolution of digital services and underpinning infrastructureEssential skills:• Strong experience in one or both of the following:• Modern software engineering for digital products (Java, microservices, Hexagonal architecture, MongoDB, Kafka)• OR Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins)• Proven track record of leading engineering teams, providing te