Lead Java Software Engineer

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Job Overview

Architect and Lead the Future of Fintech.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Java Software Engineer to drive our platform modernization initiatives. This is a critical leadership role that requires a strong hands-on engineer with a proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of talented engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute directly to coding efforts for strategic projects focused on migrating and enhancing our core platforms using modern Java, Angular, and microservices architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.

  • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

  • Conduct code reviews, ensuring high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and secure coding principles.

• Hands-on Development:

  • Actively participate in hands-on coding, contributing to the development of critical features and components using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Angular.

  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and engineering practices to enhance system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack.

• Platform Modernization & Architecture:

  • Champion and lead platform modernization projects, including migration from monolithic to microservices architectures, cloud-native deployments, and adoption of modern front-end technologies (Angular).

  • Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technical roadmaps and strategic solutions that meet current and future business needs.

  • Ensure the scalability, resilience, security, and performance of applications.

• Project & Stakeholder Management:

  • Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for assigned projects, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and post-launch support.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, DevOps, and other engineering leads.

  • Communicate technical vision, progress, and challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Process Improvement:

  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, CI/CD).

  • Ensure proper documentation of designs, APIs, and processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a lead or senior technical role.

  Demonstrated experience in leading significant platform modernization projects.

• Strong background in financial services or a similarly regulated industry is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level proficiency in Java: Including Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), and related ecosystems.

  • Extensive experience with Microservices architecture: Design patterns, distributed systems, API gateways, service discovery, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Strong front-end development skills: Angular (preferably v10+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native application development.

  • Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and observability tools.

  • Experience with Kafka or other message queuing systems is highly desirable.

• Leadership & Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology landscape, shaping the future of our platforms through innovative solutions and hands-on leadership.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact, transformative project.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Mentorship and career development opportunities within a leading global bank.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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