Lead Software Engineer Java
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
- GBP 80,000 – GBP 100,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
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Job description
About the Role
Join a global software company focused on risk, compliance, and operational performance management as a Lead Java Engineer. Based near Nottingham, UK, this permanent position combines leadership responsibilities with continued hands-on development. You will drive the modernization of a growing enterprise platform, including the integration of AI tools in daily engineering tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop backend software using Java, steering technical decisions.
- Lead a small engineering team, offering mentorship and managing delivery expectations.
- Review code and AI-generated outputs to ensure high quality, security, and maintainability.
- Guide engineers in effectively utilizing AI tools by specifying requirements and validating results.
- Manage project risks proactively and remove obstacles to ensure timely delivery.
- Influence product roadmap including cloud services like AWS, databases such as PostgreSQL and OpenSearch, and containerized Linux environments.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive commercial experience in Java development along with strong software engineering fundamentals.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and nurture engineering teams.
- Confident in designing backend systems even amid evolving requirements.
- Proficient with relational databases, automated testing frameworks, and continuous integration/deployment.
- Interested in AI-assisted engineering with the ability to critically assess AI output.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of communicating technical choices clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience or readiness for people management and team development.
Desirable Skills
Experience with AWS cloud services, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, and container technologies will be advantageous.
Additional Information
This role offers a rare blend of technical leadership and significant hands-on coding opportunities within a company committed to advancing its technology landscape. Salary ranges from £80,000 to £100,000. Candidates should ideally be located within an hour’s commute of Nottingham.
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