Senior Engineering Lead: Java, Microservices & Architecture

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greater London seeks a senior Java architect to drive scalable, resilient software and define target architecture across banking platforms. You will lead complex initiatives, coordinate multiple teams, and shape roadmaps with architects for business outcomes.

You will design APIs/microservices, champion TDD and DevOps, and influence senior stakeholders while exploring AI-enabled UI/agentic AI opportunities using AWS, Bedrock, RAG, and vector databases.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Java software engineering, architecture, and API/microservices design.
• Strong track record delivering scalable, resilient solutions within Agile and DevOps environments.
• Significant experience in Java software engineering, architecture, and designing APIs and microservices using modern design patterns and AWS.
• Expertise in DevOps, Agile delivery, automation, scalability, performance optimisation, resilience, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer software with customer-centric, high-performance, secure, and robust technology designs.
• Lead significant, complex, and technically challenging assignments.
• Coordinate multiple feature teams and ensure technical journeys support target realisation.
• Define, create, and provide oversight and governance of engineering and design solutions.
• Work with senior stakeholders to shape technical strategy and translate complex business needs into effective solutions.

Skills

Java Software Engineering

API/Microservices Design

Architectural Design

DevOps

Agile Delivery

TDD

Leadership

Tools

AWS

React

Python

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Amazon Bedrock

RAG

Vector Databases

Job description

Jobtailor in Greater London seeks a senior Java architect to drive scalable, resilient software and define target architecture across banking platforms. You will lead complex initiatives, coordinate multiple teams, and shape roadmaps with architects for business outcomes.

You will design APIs/microservices, champion TDD and DevOps, and influence senior stakeholders while exploring AI-enabled UI/agentic AI opportunities using AWS, Bedrock, RAG, and vector databases.