Technical Lead

Contract Tech Lead | Java | iGaming | Up to £600/day | Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Fully Remote

We're looking for an experienced Tech Lead to join a product-focused engineering team, working on scalable, cloud-based applications within the iGaming industry.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining strong Java engineering expertise with technical ownership, stakeholder management and team leadership. You'll act as a key link between engineering, product and wider business stakeholders, helping to shape technical direction and ensure teams deliver high-quality solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Providing technical leadership and direction across engineering teams.
• Designing, developing and maintaining Java applications, microservices and REST APIs.
• Working closely with Product, Engineering and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Acting as a key point of contact between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leading technical discussions, design sessions and architectural decision-making.
• Supporting engineers through mentoring, technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Identifying technical risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement and communicating these effectively.
• Helping teams deliver scalable, maintainable and well-tested software within an agile environment.
• Contributing to engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Previous experience as a Tech Lead, Technical Lead, Senior Engineer or similar.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, development practices and testing.
• Proven experience leading technical discussions and influencing technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical requirements with wider business needs.

What's on offer

• Up to £600 per day
• Outside IR35
• 6-month initial contract
• Fully remote within the UK
• Immediate interview process

If you're an experienced Java Tech Lead who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership, stakeholder management and helping teams deliver effectively, I'd be happy to tell you more.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.