Java Microservices Technical Lead

Luxoft; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software engineering company in Camden Town is seeking a Lead Java Developer to manage technology across projects, provide architectural guidance, and ensure timely, high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, microservices, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to drive software development using modern Java-based technologies and liaise with clients to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, with recent experience as a Tech Lead.
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, and streaming applications.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams.
• Ensure process compliance and contribute to technical reviews.
• Liaise with clients on performance, delivery SLAs, and resource planning.

Skills

Java 1.8

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Technical leadership

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Spark

Flink

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

As a Lead Java Developer, you'll be responsible for managing technology across projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring timely, high-quality software delivery. You'll work closely with internal and external teams, support infrastructure setup, and lead development efforts using modern Java-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams
• Ensure process compliance and contribute to technical reviews
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on dependencies, tech stacks, and infrastructure
• Support development teams with technical decisions and best practices
• Maintain project documentation (Jira, Confluence, GitHub)
• Liaise with clients on performance, delivery SLAs, and resource planning
• Ensure data integrity across internal systems
• Drive timely and quality software development

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, with recent experience as a Tech Lead
• Expertise in Java 1.8, Microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, and streaming applications
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and writing effective test cases
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in existing systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects

Company

Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company, is a global digital strategy and software engineering firm delivering cutting-edge solutions across financial services. With a presence in 44 cities across 21 countries, we combine engineering excellence with deep domain expertise to help clients innovate and transform.