Java Technical Lead with Springboot - #1772638

Job Title: Java Spring Boot Lead

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days/week onsite in Edinburgh)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Java Spring Boot Lead to join a dynamic technology team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will lead the development of enterprise-scale microservices and APIs using modern Java technologies while mentoring a team of developers and ensuring delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of backend developers in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance microservices using Java and Spring Boot


• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business analysts, and product owners to define technical solutions aligned with business goals


• Oversee code quality, enforce best practices, and conduct peer reviews


• Guide the team in adopting modern DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices


• Break down technical requirements and assign work across the team effectively


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across services and environments


• Ensure compliance with security and architectural standards as per guidelines


• Report progress, blockers, and risks to stakeholders and project management regularly

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Java development


• 3+ years of experience in leading development teams
  


• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security


• Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture, RESTful API design


• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)


• Solid experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle


• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)


• Working knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ


• Agile/Scrum methodology familiarity


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in the banking or financial services domain


• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Angular or React (optional)


• Experience with logging/monitoring tools like Splunk, ELK stack, or Prometheus