Lead Java Developer

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead with proven experience in enterprise application development within the Banking sector.

This role combines hands-on Java development with technical leadership, overseeing the design and delivery of scalable, secure and high-performing applications. The successful candidate will lead development teams, drive engineering best practices and work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Key Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, delivery-focused and accountable for technical outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to mentor developers and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to code quality, continuous improvement and engineering best practices.

Must have:

• 10+ years of Java development experience within the Banking domain.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Proven development experience with Angular.
• Strong expertise in REST APIs, system integration and cloud-native applications.
• Banking domain experience covering payments, lending or core banking systems.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns and software engineering best practices.
• Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring developers.
• Experience delivering scalable, secure and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in Agile delivery teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.