Banking Java Lead - Microservices & Cloud Architect

Savantrecruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savantrecruitment is seeking an experienced Java Lead for enterprise banking applications. The role combines hands-on Java development with technical leadership to deliver scalable, secure and high-performing systems.

You will mentor teams, drive engineering best practices and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience in the Banking domain.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Proven development experience with Angular.
• Strong expertise in REST APIs, system integration and cloud-native applications.
• Banking domain experience covering payments, lending or core banking systems.
• Strong understanding of architecture, design patterns and software engineering best practices.
• Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring developers.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Java development and technical leadership overseeing design and delivery of scalable, secure, high-performing applications.
• Lead development teams, set engineering standards and ensure quality and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular

REST APIs

System integration

Cloud-native

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Savantrecruitment is seeking an experienced Java Lead for enterprise banking applications. The role combines hands-on Java development with technical leadership to deliver scalable, secure and high-performing systems.

You will mentor teams, drive engineering best practices and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.