Technical Lead - Hands-On Java Architect (Hybrid)

Esure Group PLC; Taplow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is looking for a Technical Lead to oversee a team of engineers and drive digital transformation efforts. In this role, you'll leverage your Java expertise and Agile methodology experience to foster collaboration and innovation within your squad. You'll also act as a mentor and coach for team members, ensuring high technical standards are upheld. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position offering competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Company funded private medical insurance

50% discount on insurance products for employees

Volunteering days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an Agile environment.
• Hands-on expertise in software development.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a squad of engineers with a focus on collaboration.
• Ensure high technical standards and drive tech innovation.
• Collaborate with product owners to maintain a healthy project backlog.

Skills

Java expertise

Agile methodologies

People management

Cloud platforms (AWS)

CI/CD

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading insurance company in the UK is looking for a Technical Lead to oversee a team of engineers and drive digital transformation efforts. In this role, you'll leverage your Java expertise and Agile methodology experience to foster collaboration and innovation within your squad. You'll also act as a mentor and coach for team members, ensuring high technical standards are upheld. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position offering competitive salary and great benefits.