Senior Java Tech Lead – Kafka, Kubernetes & Cloud

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Java Technical Lead to deliver high-quality solutions in the financial services domain. This role requires strong technical leadership in a high-volume messaging environment with opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Java, cloud-native applications, and extensive experience with Kafka and Kubernetes. Benefits include a hybrid work schedule, private medical insurance, and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Tech Scheme for latest technology

Incentivised certifications

Profit Share scheme

Pathways Career Development Quarterly

Qualifications

• Experience on trading platforms with high message processing capacity.
• Design and develop cloud-native applications with microservices.
• Deep experience in Java and messaging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and best practices guidance.
• Troubleshoot complex backend issues and ensure quality delivery.
• Manage team activities and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Kafka

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Docker

Redis

Git

Gradle

Maven

Job description

A leading technology services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Java Technical Lead to deliver high-quality solutions in the financial services domain. This role requires strong technical leadership in a high-volume messaging environment with opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Java, cloud-native applications, and extensive experience with Kafka and Kubernetes. Benefits include a hybrid work schedule, private medical insurance, and a profit share scheme.