Technical Lead - Backend (Java / Spring Boot)

📋 Description

• Build Java services across REST APIs and Kafka pipelines
• Lead the workstream end to end with clear ownership
• Shape technical direction and improve quality and reuse
• Drive delivery dates and manage risks proactively
• Mentor engineers and coach teams to grow

🎯 Requirements

• Strong Java and Spring Boot across REST APIs and Kafka
• Engineering quality: code reviews, automated tests, maintainability
• Lead in the open, share knowledge, raise the bar
• Comfortable driving delivery and client conversations
• Embrace AI-assisted development and know when to trust tools
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring structure to ambiguity

🎁 Benefits

• 35 days holiday (flexible bank holidays)
• Comprehensive private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Hybrid/remote options; hubs in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London, Bulgaria
• View our complete list of benefits here.