Lead Java Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished and experienced Java Engineering Lead/Manager to lead our UKBI engineering team. Reporting into our Engineering Director, you will have a strong background in Java, microservices, serverless architecture, Docker, EKS and search technologies such as Solr or open search.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java engineers, providing guidance for their professional development.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet our needs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to lead innovation within the team.
• Develop scalable software solutions using Java, microservices architecture, Docker, EKS, Search systems with Solr or Open Search, AWS services.
• Ensure software delivery through best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in sprints, contributing hands‑on to software development.
• Maintain unit tests and contribute to test automation to ensure software reliability and maintainability.
• Manage risks and technical impediments, communicating with leadership to ensure project success.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance to team members

Qualifications

• Experience in Java, microservices, python, SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience in search technologies such as Solr or Open Search.
• Expertise of AWS Services like EC2, EKS and Lambda.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Collaborate effectively with partners at all levels.

Additional Information

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Internal Grade D/EB8.

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