Java Lead

Avance Consulting; Redhill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consultancy in the UK is looking for a Java Lead responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot. The role involves technical leadership, team mentorship, and collaboration with clients and vendors. Essential skills include expertise in Java, Microservices, CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms. Strong communication skills are critical for managing stakeholders effectively in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Java frameworks.
• Drive design reviews, code quality, and performance optimization.
• Guide and mentor distributed teams across geographies.
• Foster Agile practices and ensure knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with client architects to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for integrations and compliance.
• Ensure timely delivery of modules with high quality.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and technical impediments proactively.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Role

The Java Lead will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. This role requires strong leadership skills to mentor global teams, ensure adherence to best practices, and collaborate with client architects and third-party vendors for solution design and delivery.

Your responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Architect and implement scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Java frameworks
• Drive design reviews, code quality, and performance optimization.

Team Mentorship

• Guide and mentor distributed teams across geographies.
• Foster Agile practices and ensure knowledge sharing.

Client & Vendor Collaboration

• Work closely with client architects to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for integrations and compliance.

Delivery Excellence

• Ensure timely delivery of modules with high quality.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and technical impediments proactively.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Exposure to insurance/banking domains as seen in enterprise projects.
• Ability to handle large-scale migrations, modernizations and tooling.
• Experience in working with global delivery models (minimum 6 hours overlap for onshore-offshore teams)