At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of secure, event-driven backend systems using Java.
- Company: Dynamic scale-up tech company focused on innovative workforce management solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, pension, and healthcare.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role while collaborating with talented engineers.
- Qualifications: Strong Java experience, leadership skills, and SC Clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 £ per year.
Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong Java and real-time messaging experience combined with SC Clearance? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Lead Backend Software Engineer position at a scale-up technology company with a successful workforce management solution used within the government, defence and other public sector clients.
As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in designing and developing secure, event driven, distributed backend systems for real-time operations, resilience and extensibility. You'll collaborate with engineers across the full stack to integrate backend services with Identity and Access control frameworks such as Keycloak, apply observability best practices and contribute to system architecture and codebase quality through reviews and mentoring.
Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a week.
- You have significant experience as a backend focussed Java software engineering with leadership responsibilities.
- You have leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
- You must have SC Clearance (or ability to achieve it - i.e. you must be a British citizen with the past 5 years continually based in the UK) and be DBS checked due to the nature of the project / client.
As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will receive a competitive package:
- Hybrid working with only one day a week in London office.
- Pension, Healthcare.
- Impactful role with excellent career progression.
At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Lead Backend Developer Java employer: Client Server
Client Server is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including life assurance and a wellness package, and the flexibility to work from home, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a highly profitable Hedge Fund where your skills will be valued, and you will have ample opportunities for career progression in a senior role.
