Development Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Java Development Team Lead in London, where you will guide a talented team in building web applications. You will manage team dynamics, oversee project releases, and ensure high-quality standards in a collaborative Agile environment. Enjoy flexible working options and a range of benefits including performance-linked bonuses and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Performance-linked bonuses

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Caregiver/Dependant leave

Private healthcare

Participation in company share schemes

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience building web applications with Java and React.
• Team management experience, including HR and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily team requirements and manage HR activities.
• Coordinate release cycles and manage technical upgrades.
• Maintain high code quality and low defect rates.

Skills

Java

React

RESTful API

Agile

Team Management

Infrastructure-as-Code

Microsoft Identity Management

Software Quality Assurance

Tools

Terraform

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Java Development Team Lead at SThree

SThree is pleased to announce we’re recruiting a talented Development Team Lead to join and guide our excellent team based in our office at 8 Bishopsgate, London.

As a Java Team Lead at SThree, you will lead the Java Development team working on the Liferay portal. Your responsibilities include coaching and managing a team of Frontend and Backend engineers. Using Agile methodologies, you will oversee sprints, estimations, delivery, and platform upgrades.

About us

SThree is a global STEM-specialist talent partner connecting professionals in life sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics with innovative organizations worldwide. We are dedicated to recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs, fostering expertise, and driving progress for a better future.

Daily Responsibilities

• Team Management: Oversee daily team requirements, including holiday management, HR activities, personal development, and communication.
• Manage upgrades and releases: Coordinate release cycles, including technical upgrades to Liferay, working with testing, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure risk-managed, timely releases.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high code quality and low defect rates pre- and post-release.
• Estimations: Provide accurate development effort estimations.
• Collaboration: Work with CTO and Architects to deliver outcomes aligned with designs.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Offer technical guidance and mentor junior team members.
• Task Management: Track progress and ensure effective task delivery.
• Security: Implement secure development practices to minimize cybersecurity risks.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Experience building web applications with Java and React.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with test-driven development and automation tools.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, e.g., Terraform.
• Experience working in Agile teams and full software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Liferay DXP is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Identity Management (Azure AD, Azure AD B2C).
• Understanding cloud architectures, security, performance, and scalability in Azure.
• Best practices in software quality assurance.
• Team management experience, including HR and professional development.

Benefits for UK Teams

• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Performance-linked bonuses.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Caregiver/Dependant leave and volunteering days.
• Private healthcare, dental insurance, and cashback schemes.
• Participation in company share schemes.
• Retail discounts and savings.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fairness, dignity, and inclusivity for colleagues, candidates, and communities. If you need assistance or accommodations during your application process, please let us know. We’re here to help.