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Lead Java Developer
£80,000 - 80,000
We Are Dcoded Limited
Colston Avenue, Bristol
£80,000 - 80,000
Requirements
Must:
- Expert-level Java experience (Java 17)
- Strong grasp of Spring Boot, REST APIs & Microservices
- Deep architectural knowledge, especially around performance and scalability
- Solid RDBMS experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Proven ability to write clean, testable code
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Kotlin or interest in working with it
- Familiarity with messaging tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ
- DevOps awareness
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, AWS/GCP/Azure
- Exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
- Front-end understanding (React or similar) is a nice extra
Responsibilities
- Lead by Doing: Actively contribute to the codebase by writing clean, well-tested Java (Java 17) while setting the standard for technical excellence.
- Architect Solutions: Own the design of scalable, secure systems that perform under pressure.
- Steer the Team: Influence technical direction and architectural guidance to shape how the team works and delivers.
- Review & Mentor: Provide feedback to help engineers grow, with an emphasis on clean code, smart design, and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product and UX to ensure engineering solutions align with business goals.
- Support Others: Help mentor and develop team members while maintaining a focus on technology, with a few direct reports.
Description
We are a leading financial SaaS business searching for a seasoned Java engineer who thrives on building high-performance systems and wants to shape technical direction while remaining close to the code. We are looking for someone who combines deep engineering expertise with the ability to inspire leadership. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving hard problems, mentoring others through code, and driving quality in every release. If you have a passion for building systems that are fast, secure, and built to last, and love mentoring and growing those around you through clean code and clarity, then we would love for you to join our team.
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