Java Technical Lead

Corecom Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Technical Lead in Leeds to oversee Java microservices and API development. This role involves hands-on leadership, technical design, and coaching engineers within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Java development and experience negotiating in regulated settings, along with a comprehensive set of desirable technical skills. The position offers extensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual bonus of 7%

Pension contributions up to 10%

Healthcare package

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java and microservices development.
• Proven experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident influencing and negotiating in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, documentation, and delivery of technical solutions.
• Guide engineers through implementation and provide coaching.
• Oversee deployments, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Java expertise

Microservices development

Ability to translate technical concepts

Negotiation in regulated environments

Tools

RESTful design

API Gateway tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Monitoring tools

Security practices

Job description

Overview

Technical Lead - Java Microservices & APIs

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

We are looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of delivering Java microservices and APIs that power high-transaction digital web, app, and payments platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive technical design, coach engineers, and ensure products remain scalable, secure, and fit for purpose in a fast-changing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, documentation, and delivery of technical solutions to agreed service levels.
• Guide engineers through implementation, balancing workloads, addressing hotspots, and providing coaching.
• Oversee deployments, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance with security standards.
• Take accountability for technical debt, service levels, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, product owners, and Scrum Masters to deliver seamless solutions.
• Join the out-of-hours support rota for critical digital products.

What We're Looking For

• Strong expertise in Java and microservices development.
• Proven experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident influencing and negotiating in a highly regulated environment.

Desirable skills include:

• RESTful design and API Gateway tools (Apigee or equivalent)
• Kubernetes / OpenShift
• Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace
• CI/CD with GitLab or Artifactory
• Security practices (OWASP, JWT, certificates, encryption)
• Experience within IT support environments

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more.
• Annual bonus of 7% of eligible pay
• Pension contributions up to 10%.
• Healthcare package including private medical, dental, and wellbeing support.
• Access to a benefits portal with discounts across retail, hospitality, and lifestyle.
• A flexible working culture with support for work-life balance and career growth

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