Technical Lead - Backend (Java / Spring Boot) (Mandarin-speaking)

📋 Description

• Senior hands-on technical lead for backend Java/Spring Boot
• Embedded in a client team in a fast-paced, product-led environment
• Own delivery of a workstream and set technical direction
• Lead architecture decisions and mentor engineers
• Build Java services for REST APIs and Kafka pipelines
• Champion AI-assisted development and drive quality

🎯 Requirements

• Strong Java and Spring Boot across REST APIs and Kafka
• Code reviews and automated tests for quality
• Open leadership: share knowledge and raise the bar
• Delivery ownership and client-facing communication
• Embrace AI-assisted development; know when to trust it
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; bring structure to ambiguity

🎁 Benefits

• Total 35 days holiday (flexible bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Hybrid and remote options; flexible scheduling
• Office hubs in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria