Lead Java Software Engineer (Manchester Based)

We're seeking a skilled and adaptable Lead Java Software Engineer to join a thriving Technology team within a leading Tier 1 institution. You'll play a key role in coaching and mentoring engineers in modern software development practices, helping the team to adopt agreed standards and ways of working.

• Strong engineering background (Java)
• Experience with modern engineering practices: CI/CD, microservices, testing, observability
• Track record of uplifting team maturity through coaching and embedding standards
• Experience contributing to or implementing engineering playbooks or maturity models
• Comfortable working in Agile squads alongside Product, DevOps, and Delivery leads
• Clear communicator able to constructively challenge and drive behaviour change
• Experience working in SAFe or a release train format would be highly beneficial

Ideal Profile

• Financial Services Experience benefitial
• Confident engaging senior engineers, architects, and delivery leads
• Hands-on credibility to mentor day-to-day
• Committed to delivering sustainable improvements
• Delivery-focused and collaborative