Technical Lead Software Engineer – Payments Platform

Tink; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology company is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer in Greater London. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team to implement scalable solutions using modern technologies like Java, Docker, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, with strong knowledge of Agile practices. This role offers clear ownership of your domain and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Strong platform and product support

Ownership of domain in projects

Continuous learning in a growth environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java Backend Development.
• Experience with functional Java and Spring framework.
• Ability to work in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions on technical direction and systems design.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Product Owners and QA.

Skills

Java Backend Development

Functional Java (versions 8+)

Spring (ideally Springboot)

Docker

AWS (public cloud)

Kafka

Agile methodologies

TDD

BDD

Contract Testing

Tools

GitHub

Job description

A global payments technology company is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer in Greater London. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team to implement scalable solutions using modern technologies like Java, Docker, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, with strong knowledge of Agile practices. This role offers clear ownership of your domain and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.