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New Java Tech Lead Role – Inside IR35 – Initial 6 Months – Financial Services Client

Lead Developer – Java
Hybrid – Central London (1 day/week)
£850-875 per day
Initial 6-month contract (with a project duration of 27 months)

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Lead Developer to take ownership of a complex, cloud-based market infrastructure service. As a key leader within the team, you will be responsible for driving technical direction, ensuring best practices, and overseeing the successful delivery of a critical platform. Your role will be essential in guaranteeing the platform’s resilience, scalability, and timely delivery while mentoring a high-performing team. While the initial contract is for 6 months, the project is slated to run for a total of 27 months, offering long-term engagement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of core components of the platform.
• Mixture of both hands on developement and tech leadership role.
• Architect resilient, scalable solutions to address complex challenges.
• Drive innovation by spearheading new project initiatives and fostering engineering excellence.
• Ensure clear technical documentation, and manage effective communication with stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide team members, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.

Key Skills:

• Leadership & Team Management: Proven experience in leading technical teams and driving collaborative solutions.
• Event-Driven Microservices: Expertise in microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven architecture.
• Java Programming: Advanced proficiency in Java (Java 17+), Spring Boot, and enterprise-grade application development.
• Database Management: Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with AWS S3 and relational databases.
• Cloud Architecture: Deep experience with AWS services including Aurora, IAM, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Agile Methodologies: Solid understanding of Scrum/Kanban and experience leading cross-functional teams.

Technical requirements:

• Java
• Spring Boot, Miroservices and RESTbased APIs experinece
• Experience working with Data Structures, Multithreading and concurrency
• Kafka or RabbitMQ
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins, Docker and Terrform
• Cloud services experience with AWS ideally

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Scala and ReactJS.