Fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Investment Bank.
This is a senior technical role responsible for leading backend application development initiatives and driving architectural decisions for robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side systems. This role provides hands‑on leadership in building enterprise-grade Java backend solutions, guiding development teams, and influencing technical strategy and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, development, and implementation of complex backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Own end-to-end delivery of backend components, from architectural design and coding to deployment and operational support.
- Drive architectural decisions for backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.
- Resolve high-impact technical challenges related to backend performance, data integrity, and distributed system interactions.
- Mentor junior and mid-level backend developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Partner with stakeholders to define system enhancements, integrate with other systems, and implement strategic backend solutions.
- Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and scalability of backend applications through rigorous testing and review processes.
- Lead the implementation of advanced testing strategies, code reviews, and automated deployment pipelines for backend services.
- Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements for server-side operations.
Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of experience in Java backend application development.
- Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Java, Spring, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Oracle, Unix, junit, shell scripting, git
- Strong experience with designing and developing RESTful APIs, data modeling with SQL and NoSQL databases, and distributed systems patterns.
- Proficiency with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and advanced DevOps practices.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, define architectural patterns, and mentor backend development teams.
- Strong understanding of backend security best practices, performance tuning, and monitoring.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead employer: Harvey Nash Group
Join a leading Financial Services firm in London that prioritises innovation and security, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in information security and IT risk management will be valued. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to lead high-performing teams in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of working in one of the world's financial capitals, where your contributions will make a significant impact.
