Java Technical Lead

SS&C Technologies; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology company based in London is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead Developer to guide a team in the development of innovative software solutions. The role involves providing technical leadership, collaborating across teams, and ensuring high-quality code standards in an agile environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java development and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Java Developer with a track record of leading development teams.
• Strong experience working within an agile development environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

Code Review

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

Jenkins

Eclipse/IntelliJ

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

SS&C Technologies seeks an experienced and motivated Java Technical Lead Developer to lead our development team creating cutting-edge financial services software solutions. As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards. A solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices is essential!

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java developers. Architect and design robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and business analysts, to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and proper documentation. Implement and enforce best practices for software development and testing.
• Hands-on Development: Lead by example and actively contribute to developing Java applications. Stay abreast of the latest Java technologies and industry trends.
• Project Management: Work closely with project managers to define project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure the timely delivery of software releases.
• Mentorship and Training: Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Conduct training sessions to enhance the technical skills of the development team.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing timely resolutions. Collaborate with support teams to address escalated issues efficiently.
• Adherence to Compliance and Security Standards: Ensure that software solutions comply with regulatory requirements and security standards. Implement measures to safeguard sensitive financial data.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all software components developed. Collaborate with technical writers to create user manuals and documentation for end-users.

About You and Your Experience

• Proven experience as a Java Developer with a track record of leading development teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in all pillars of the Java development environment.
• Extensive coding, testing, and documentation experience.
• Capable of applying a pragmatic approach to development undertakings.
• An expert in nominated fields of technical specialization.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Previous experience using Java 8, Spring Boot, Maven, Groovy, Docker, Jenkins, REST/SOAP, TDD-JUnit, Eclipse/IntelliJ.
• Proficient in database design skills and MySQL.
• The ability to document detailed designs and implement design patterns is essential for this role.
• Strong experience working within an agile development environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a client-facing role dealing with stakeholders.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with financial service software development is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

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SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.