Java Technical Lead

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization in Watford is seeking a Java Technical Lead to spearhead their backend engineering team. In this role, you will mentor talented engineers, drive impactful projects, and influence the technical direction of their cutting-edge platform. If you are passionate about clean code and have a strong leadership background, this opportunity may be the perfect fit.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote-friendly culture

Wellness and learning stipends

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing software engineering teams.
• 8+ years coding experience in Java.
• Strong background in cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers.
• Drive design and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Java

System Design

Problem Solving

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

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Client:

ECOM

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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About Them

This flagship tech organisation are shaping the future of their highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling fast. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. Now, they're looking for a Java Technical Lead with deep Java expertise to lead one of their core development teams.

The Role

As a Technical Software Engineering Manager, you'll split your time between hands-on technical leadership and people management. You'll be leading a team of talented Java engineers, driving project delivery, shaping technical direction, and nurturing a high-performance engineering culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
• Own the hiring process for your team and help us attract world-class talent
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes
• Stay hands-on with coding when necessary, especially in system-critical components

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams (3+ years)
• Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (8+ years coding experience preferred)
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Bonus Points For

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks

Why Join Them?

• ? Work with brilliant, passionate engineers
• ? Real ownership & influence over the product roadmap
• ? Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
• ? Wellness and learning stipends
• ? A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage