Senior Java Lead Developer: Cloud, CI/CD & Mentorship

DP World; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Southampton is looking for a Lead Developer to oversee the development team in building high-quality software solutions. The role involves providing technical guidance, managing multiple projects, and ensuring code quality. Candidates should have a solid background in Java frameworks, excellent analytical skills, and experience in developing business applications. This is an opportunity to drive technical strategy and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver solutions from analysis to production.
• Strong collaboration with technical architects for innovative solutions.
• Experience in developing enterprise business applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team to design and deploy software solutions.
• Conduct project management to ensure delivery on time.
• Mentor developers to support growth and skill sharing.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Programming skills

Leadership

Technical mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Preferably HND/Degree in Computing

Tools

Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

Version control systems (Git)

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)

Job description

A leading global logistics company in Southampton is looking for a Lead Developer to oversee the development team in building high-quality software solutions. The role involves providing technical guidance, managing multiple projects, and ensuring code quality. Candidates should have a solid background in Java frameworks, excellent analytical skills, and experience in developing business applications. This is an opportunity to drive technical strategy and contribute to a dynamic team environment.