Java Technical Lead

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance company is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to oversee software development projects. This hybrid role involves technical leadership, hands-on coding, and collaboration with stakeholders while adhering to Agile practices and ensuring high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the UK insurance market and excellent communication skills, fostering a culture of mentorship and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing Java applications using Spring 5+ and Java 11+.
• Deep understanding of web services (SOAP and RESTful).
• Excellent communication skills in technical meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Produce detailed design documentation in collaboration with architects.
• Mentor junior team members and engage in hands-on coding.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

MVC

Integration

Spring Security

SOAP

RESTful

Design Patterns

Documentation

Education

Certified expert in Java

Job description

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Mode of Working: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Duration: Initial 6 months

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to oversee the technical delivery of software development projects—both internally and on behalf of clients. You will be instrumental in guiding the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and Agile methodologies, and will actively contribute to coding (approx. 50% of your capacity). You will also collaborate closely with project stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

A deep understanding of the UK insurance market is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be a certified expert in their field and demonstrate a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support design and development teams throughout the entire project lifecycle: from understanding business requirements, conducting proofs of concept, testing, and implementation support.
• Produce detailed design documentation in collaboration with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, and Infrastructure Designers.
• Engage with Business Stakeholders to ensure that Requirements Definitions and User Stories are complete and suitable for the development team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of business domains relevant to project deliverables.
• Propose and articulate creative, well-thought-out solutions that maximize business benefits.
• Mentor the entire team, organizing mentoring for junior team members by more senior colleagues.
• Engage in hands-on coding for approximately 50% of your role.

Your Profile:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing Java applications for web and middleware using Spring 5+ and Java 11+.
• Strong knowledge of other software development technologies relevant to your projects, including:
• Spring Boot
• MVC
• Integration
• Spring Security (OAuth2)
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies as needed.
• In-depth understanding of web services (SOAP and RESTful).
• Proven ability to support design and development teams across the project lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of Design Patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.
• Ability to produce comprehensive design documentation aligned with architecture and infrastructure.
• Skilled at working with business stakeholders to validate requirements and user stories.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in technical and project team meetings.
• Ability to mentor the team, fostering professional growth in line with project and technology needs.
• Commitment to staying updated on compliance requirements.