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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Technical Lead - **Company:** Entelect - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Data Security, Relational Databases, Gradle, Hibernate (Java), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Working Model 2D, AWS Cdk, Bicep, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815454952-java-technical-lead ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields. * Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment. * A solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices. * Broad and deep technical knowledge in your craft. * Ability to build, architect and design applications within an enterprise environment. * Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks. * Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling. * Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement. * Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. * Passion for delivering well-crafted solutions, systems, and services. * Hunger to continually improve those around you through mentorship and guidance. * Pro hybrid working model working from the office on average 2 - 3 times per week. ## Description * Leveraging your expertise to develop world-class web and mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa. * Leaning on your deep understanding of technology frameworks; when they should be used, which are beneficial and what their pitfalls are. * Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation. * Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation. People: * Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace. * Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement. * Leading and driving technical decision-making within your team. * Mentoring and guiding the people around you towards successful delivery and technical excellence. Customer: * Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions. * Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements. * Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations. * Driving technical discussions, best practices as well as improving the technical landscapes across your customer's projects. * Providing trusted advice and making use of your ability to gain buy-in and negotiate with customers. * Understanding how the business and the technology can combine to add true value to your customers. * Building on Entelect's reputation within the customer environment., * Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot * Frontend techs: Angular, React, Vue * ORM Tools: JPA, Spring Data, Hibernate * Relational databases: Oracle, MSSql, PostgreSQL, MySQL * Build Tools: Maven and Gradle * IAC: Terraform, Bicep, AWS CDK * Event-based messaging queues: KAFKA, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS What To Expect from the Recruitment Process: Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way. * The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer. * The next step will be a 1.5-hour in-person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team. * Following the technical interview, we will invite you back for an in-person case study presentation where we will give you the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills. * Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [You’re a great coder? 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