Java Technical Lead

About Them This flagship tech organisation are shaping the future of their highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling fast. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. Now, they're looking for a Java Technical Lead with deep Java expertise to lead one of their core development teams. The Role As a Technical Software Engineering Manager, you'll split your time between hands-on technical leadership and people management. You'll be leading a team of talented Java engineers, driving project delivery, shaping technical direction, and nurturing a high-performance engineering culture. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.) Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices Own the hiring process for your team and help us attract world-class talent Continuously improve team workflows and development processes Stay hands-on with coding when necessary, especially in system-critical components What They're Looking For Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams (3 years) Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (8 years coding experience preferred) Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement Bonus Points For Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Background in agile methodologies and delivery management Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks Why Join Them? Work with brilliant, passionate engineers Real ownership & influence over the product roadmap Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture Wellness and learning stipends A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage

Location: Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 6/16/2025