Java Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment company is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the design and implementation of high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Java and related technologies and will be instrumental in guiding development teams and collaborating on new features in the financial services domain.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Hibernate, and related technologies.
• Proven experience in designing and developing high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to our IT team.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Microservices

Cloud technologies

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to our IT team.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12-15 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Hibernate, and related technologies.
• Proven experience in designing and developing high-performance applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in the Banking and Financial Services (FS) domain.
• Knowledge of Treasury and Risk management systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in the financial sector.