Java Technical Lead in Leeds

Technical Lead – Java Microservices & APIs
Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

We\’re looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of delivering Java microservices and APIs that power high-transaction digital web, app, and payments platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role where you\’ll drive technical design, coach engineers, and ensure products remain scalable, secure, and fit for purpose in a fast-changing environment.

What You\’ll Do

• Lead the design, documentation, and delivery of technical solutions to agreed service levels.

• Guide engineers through implementation, balancing workloads, addressing hotspots, and providing coaching.

• Oversee deployments, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance with security standards.

• Take accountability for technical debt, service levels, and vulnerability management.

• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, product owners, and Scrum Masters to deliver seamless solutions.

• Join the out-of-hours support rota for critical digital products.

What We\’re Looking For

• Strong expertise in Java and microservices development.

• Proven experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Confident influencing and negotiating in a highly regulated environment.

• Desirable skills include:

  • RESTful design and API Gateway tools (Apigee or equivalent)

  • Kubernetes / OpenShift

  • Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace

  • CI/CD with GitLab or Artifactory

  • Security practices (OWASP, JWT, certificates, encryption)

  • Experience within IT support environments

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more.

• Annual bonus of 7% of eligible pay

• Pension contributions up to 10%.

• Healthcare package including private medical, dental, and wellbeing support.

• Access to a benefits portal with discounts across retail, hospitality, and lifestyle.

• A flexible working culture with support for work-life balance and career growth

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