Java Technical Lead - Enterprise Applications & Power Platform

SwissPeak Partners GmbH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SwissPeak Partners GmbH in London seeks an experienced Java Technical Lead to shape enterprise software solutions and guide a development team from design through delivery. You will combine hands-on Java engineering with Power Platform expertise to connect custom applications with automation and low-code capabilities.

You will influence architecture, mentor developers, and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable designs that

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional Java development experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide a Java development team, providing technical direction, mentoring, and support with complex engineering challenges.
• Design maintainable application architectures and establish consistent engineering practices across the team.
• Develop enterprise Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices, remaining actively involved in implementation.
• Build cloud-native solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Integrate Power Platform workflows and applications with enterprise systems and services.
• Lead code reviews and drive improvements in software quality, automated delivery, and CI/CD practices.
• Work with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and evaluate technical options.
• Turn business needs into practical solution designs and achievable development plans.
• Identify technical risks and dependencies early and help the team deliver agreed milestones.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, from technical discovery and design to deployment and ongoing improvement.

Skills

Java

Team leadership

Microservices

API design

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Azure

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Power Platform

Azure

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead to shape enterprise software solutions and guide a development team from initial design through to delivery. Combining hands‑on Java engineering with Microsoft Power Platform expertise, you will connect custom applications with automation and low-code capabilities to address business needs.

This role offers the opportunity to influence architecture, mentor developers, and work closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Location: London, hybrid

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Guide a Java development team, providing technical direction, mentoring, and support with complex engineering challenges.
• Design maintainable application architectures and establish consistent engineering practices across the team.
• Develop enterprise Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices, remaining actively involved in implementation.
• Build cloud-native solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Integrate Power Platform workflows and applications with enterprise systems and services.
• Lead code reviews and drive improvements in software quality, automated delivery, and CI/CD practices.
• Work with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and evaluate technical options.
• Turn business needs into practical solution designs and achievable development plans.
• Identify technical risks and dependencies early and help the team deliver agreed milestones.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, from technical discovery and design to deployment and ongoing improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least eight years of professional experience developing Java applications.
• A minimum of two years of practical experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including integration with enterprise applications.
• Previous responsibility for leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and enterprise application development.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience making architectural decisions and balancing business priorities with technical requirements.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, code quality practices, performance tuning, and secure development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with Agile or Scrum delivery, exposure to banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or retail, and relevant Power Platform, Azure, or architecture certifications would be advantageous.