Lead Software Engineer – Java / Spring

September Consulting Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Lead Software Engineer in Dublin for a 12-month contract. You will lead a team to drive innovation in Java platforms, advocate for clean code, and foster a DevOps culture. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in Java, strong skills in Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. This role offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience with recent tech leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and containerisation.
• Solid experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in delivering backend services using Java and Spring.
• Influence architecture decisions and advocate for clean code and scalable systems.
• Foster a DevOps culture, integrating testing and automation into the pipeline.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Kafka

Containerisation

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Job description

Global FinTech Leader | Dublin / Hybrid | 12-Month Contract with Extensions

Overview

We’re working with a high-profile global payments client trusted by the world’s largest financial institutions. They’re hiring a Lead Software Engineer to drive delivery and innovation across key Java-based platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of engineers in delivering backend services using Java and Spring
• Influence architecture decisions and advocate for clean code and scalable systems
• Foster a DevOps culture, integrating testing and automation into the pipeline
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years Java development experience; recent tech leadership responsibilities
• Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and containerisation
• Solid experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset and mentoring skills