Technical Lead - Java - Banking

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dublin is looking for a skilled Lead Developer to lead a dynamic team. The role involves designing and developing scalable solutions and ensuring coding standards are met. Candidates should have 7+ years in software development, strong experience with Java and SQL, and expertise in financial services. This position offers competitive salary, bonus, and benefits with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Car Allowance

Benefits

Hybrid options

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in software development and architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle, order flow, and market structures.
• Experience in financial services, ideally in trade surveillance or global markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of core development frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver foundational capabilities.
• Define and implement coding standards and best practices.

Skills

Java-based microservices (Spring Boot)

SQL/NoSQL databases

MQ/Kafka

event-driven architectures

data modelling

batch/streaming architectures

system integration

leadership skills

problem-solving

communication

stakeholder management

agile methodologies

cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Lead Developer – Financial Services | Dublin

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits + Very good Hybrid options

• We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developerto join a dynamic team within a global financial services organisation. This is ahands-on leadership rolewhere you’ll design, develop, and maintain application development frameworks to integrate both vendor and proprietary solutions.
• Your work will supportscalable, secure, and reusable solutionsacross Compliance, Surveillance, and Supervision functions.
• If you thrive on building robust frameworks, leading technical initiatives, and solving complex integration challenges, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and enhancement of core development frameworks, utilities, and reusable components.
• Build and maintain critical services supporting deployments across multiple delivery workstreams.
• Define and implement coding standards, policies, and best practices for development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver foundational capabilities in line with business needs.
• Review solution designs to ensure alignment with architectural and security standards.
• Champion CI/CD best practices and modern release pipelines.
• Act as a technical SME, guiding projects of high complexity and risk.
• Drive consensus and collaboration between technical and functional stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record inJava-based microservices(Spring Boot) and back-end development.
• Expertise withSQL/NoSQL databases,MQ/Kafka, andevent-driven architectures.
• Strong experience indata modelling,batch/streaming architectures, andsystem integration.
• Financial services background, ideally intrade surveillanceorglobal markets(asset classes, products, and trade lifecycle).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and cloud technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in software development and architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle, order flow, and market structures.
• If you’re atechnical leader with hands-on expertiseand a passion for building scalable, future-proof solutions in the financial domain, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligibility:Must hold a minimum Stamp 4 visa and be based within a commutable distance to Dublin.

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