Java Technical Lead

UST; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to guide a self-organised engineering team. The role encompasses designing high-quality software solutions, leading the technical direction, and mentoring team members. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, particularly in Java, and a passion for cloud technologies like AWS. The firm values engineering quality and aims to deliver secure, scalable software, making this opportunity crucial for those looking to lead in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-quality applications at scale in a production environment.
• Exceptional programming skills, preferably in Java.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and RESTful APIs.
• Passion for cloud technologies, especially AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evolve high-quality software solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineers, enhancing team collaboration.
• Translate product management goals into technical solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices including security and quality.

Skills

Programming skills in Java

Building APIs

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Communication skills

SOLID principles

Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

Job description

Location: Nottingham (3 days per week from the office)

We’re looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead to join one of our self-organised Services engineering teams. You’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction, leading by example, and ensuring that the software we deliver is secure, scalable, and built to the highest engineering standards. Working closely with Product Management and engineering leadership, you’ll turn vision into reality while empowering your team to do their best work.

The Role:

• Work as part of a self-organised Services engineering team to design, develop, and evolve high-quality software solutions.
• Take ownership of a major portion of team software, such as a significant component, a set of features, or a mid-sized application or service.
• Translate the goals and vision set by Product Management and engineering leadership into robust, well-architected technical solutions.
• Lead and influence engineering best practices, including Operational Excellence, Security, Quality, and Reliability, across your team and the wider engineering community.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, supporting engineers through guidance, code reviews, and hands-on collaboration.
• Champion innovation within your team and initiative area, contributing ideas and expertise within your technical domain.
• Collaborate effectively across engineering teams to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce duplication and waste.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering high-quality applications at scale in a production environment.
• Exceptional programming skills, with strong experience building APIs using modern object-oriented languages, preferably Java.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles, service-oriented architecture (SOA), HTTP, and RESTful APIs.
• A passion for cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and an eagerness to leverage cloud-native capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and disciplines.
• A genuine advocacy for engineering quality, with experience leading teams using practices such as Pair Programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD).

Nice to have skills:

• Hands-on experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms in a production environment.
• Experience solving real-world, complex problems within a regulated industry, balancing innovation with compliance and risk management.

We’re grateful for your interest in joining us. Kindly note that only applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely align with the role will be contacted for the next steps. Thank you for your understanding.

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Java Technical Lead • Nottingham, England, United Kingdom