Lead Java Developer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major global E-Commerce client is looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer to lead development teams in Edinburgh. The role involves reviewing API usage, guiding developers, and adapting to various technologies. This position is crucial for enhancing engineering productivity and feature development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in backend development.
• Experience with various technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review usage data of API endpoints.
• Guide and support a team of developers.
• Deprecate and shut down outdated endpoints.

Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Tools

Java

AWS

Unix

Linux

Perl

Python

Job description

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Lead Developer for Global E-Commerce Client

Our major global E-Commerce client is seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to lead one of our development teams. This role is critical as we have successfully decommissioned 22 legacy API services over the past 12 months, doubling engineering productivity and enabling more efficient feature development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development and demonstrate adaptability across various technologies.

Responsibilities

1. Review usage data of API endpoints.
2. Communicate effectively with teams using these APIs.
3. Deprecate and shut down outdated endpoints.
4. Collaborate with the delivery lead for reporting.
5. Guide and support a team of developers.
6. Proficiency in Java.
7. Experience with AWS.
8. Knowledge of Unix and Linux systems.
9. Adaptability to new technologies such as Perl and Python.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Location

Edinburgh, UK