Java Technical Lead - Manchester - £120k

DGH Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Java Technical Lead to spearhead a talented team in Manchester. This role involves shaping the development strategy for full-stack applications and ensuring the delivery of high-performance solutions. You will leverage your extensive experience in Java, React, and Python while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. With a focus on Agile practices and modern cloud technologies, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the financial services sector. If you are a seasoned leader passionate about driving innovation and excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in Java, React, and Python for high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java Developers and oversee full-stack application development.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.

Skills

Java

React

Python

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Streaming techniques

Event-driven techniques

Microservices architecture

Leadership

Project management

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Kafka

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IT Recruitment Lead (Norwich) at DGH Recruitment

3 days per week in office

My global financial client is looking for a Java Technical Lead to join them in their Manchester office on a permanent basis.

Duties:

• Lead a team of Java Developers.
• Develop and deliver the development strategy for full-stack applications, aligning with the business roadmaps, priorities, and objectives.
• Oversee the architecture, design and development of applications using Java, React and Python.
• Contribute to establish tools, technologies, standards and ways of working (Agile).
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and timelines.

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with Java, React and Python.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering large-scale, high-performance applications.
• Experience in applying streaming and event-driven techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
• DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes / EKS-based container orchestration).
• Knowledge and exposure to Kafka.
• Agile practitioner capabilities and experience working with or in Agile teams.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.

3 days per week in office

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking and Financial Services

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