Senior Java Tech Lead (City of London)

Senior Java Tech Lead with Kong API experience

Hybrid (1 day a week in London office)

Up to £120k per annum

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Java Tech Lead to join its technology consulting practice, supporting a prestigious banking client.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in application development and team leadership, with a passion for driving technology innovation in high-impact environments.

You’ll work on cutting-edge projects with leading clients across industries. They value talent, foster growth, and provide a platform to thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional application development teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable microservice architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
• Guide teams through cloud-native application development and deployment, primarily on AWS.
• Design and model data structures, optimize databases, and address performance bottlenecks.
• Utilize middleware and open-source tools to streamline integrations and enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
• Support production environments and contribute to continuous monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior / Lead Java Developer
• Familiarity with Kong API Gateway.
• Prior experience in the financial services domain.
• Exposure to Open Banking frameworks and standards.
• Experience with identity and access management tools, particularly Ping Identity IAM.
• Hands-on experience in production support and monitoring tools.
• Proven experience leading application development teams and delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and motivate high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Experience in database design, data modeling, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies and open-source ecosystems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.