Java Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead. This role involves guiding technical delivery of software projects, engaging with stakeholders, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, Agile practices, and communication skills to convey complex concepts. Join this dynamic team to drive innovative solutions in the UK insurance market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience developing Java applications.
• Strong knowledge of Spring 5+ and Java 11+.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical delivery of software development projects.
• Produce detailed design documentation and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and support design/development teams.

Skills

Java

Spring

Agile methodologies

Design Patterns

Communication

Education

Certified expert in Java

Tools

Spring Boot

MVC

Spring Security

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.