Lead Java Developer

Overview

Our Digital Engineering team at ITG is responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace.

Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross‑functional, product‑style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).

ITG requires a talented Lead Java Developer to work on the development of a range of web‑based products and tools. Lead Java Developers are responsible for building and maintaining a range of websites and applications for our clients, ranging from content management systems to complex rules engines, finance calculators and tools.

At ITG, Lead Java Developers work with a variety of tools and frameworks. Many of our projects use Spring Boot, while others are based on lightweight servlets and serverless cloud functions. We use modern tools, frameworks and IDEs, and work in agile sprint teams alongside business analysts, frontend developers, QA testers and scrum masters.

Lead Developers are active members of the development team, specialising in Java Development but also working on projects using technologies with which they may be unfamiliar.

We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle — from business analysis and architecture through to design, QA and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers use AI coding assistants (primarily Cursor) as a core part of daily workflow, not as an optional extra. It is important that developers understand how to use AI effectively and where its limitations lie.

Lead Developers lead from a technology standpoint, but also support, mentor and develop other members of the team.

Java

• Java 17-21
• Maven
• Spring, Spring Boot
• Adobe AEM

• Experience using REST APIs.
• HTML and CSS
• XML
• JSON
• OAuth
• REDIS
• Docker
• AWS Infrastructure
• Terraform
• Git (Git Lab)
• Groovy Scripting

• TDD
• Unit testing with JUnit, Hamcrest & Mockito
• JMeter
• Bruno

• IntelliJ IDEs
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Git Lab pipelines
• Lucid Charts
• Agentic AI assistance from Claude Code

• Work closely with account directors, creative and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time
• Help define and execute the development strategy
• Mentor and develop other members of the team
• Implement and improve working practices
• Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game
• Work in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental releases and rapid iteration
• Use Claude Code to accelerate delivery of high‑quality software with supporting tests and documentation; also support the team by continuously improving our AI tools, skills and workflows
• Participate in sprint ceremonies such as planning, stand‑ups and demonstrations
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld
• Estimate tasks for a wide range of projects
• Act as line manager for developers on the team, mentoring and managing employees

This role is all about working with others to solve technical challenges. As such the candidate must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and should demonstrate experience of writing technical documentation — including the ability to craft clear, unambiguous prompts for AI tools.

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under‑represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG has a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like‑minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.