At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead an agile team in backend development and API design using Kotlin/Java.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and hands-on leadership experience.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading projects and mentoring a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in Kotlin/Java, backend development, and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are hiring a POD Lead (Kotlin/Java) to provide day-to-day technical leadership within an agile engineering team, working closely with the Tech Lead to deliver high-quality outcomes at pace. This is a hands-on role involving backend development, microservices, API design, team mentoring, backlog refinement, and end-to-end ownership of delivery, including resolving blockers and prioritisation.
- Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days on-site mandatory)
- Daily Rate: £525 per day (Inside IR 35)
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day technical leadership for an agile engineering team, support the Tech Lead, own end-to-end delivery including resolving blockers and prioritisation, and proactively engage with customers/users to resolve issues and reduce operational pain.
- Lead backlog refinement (break epics/features into user stories, define acceptance criteria, identify dependencies) and support sprint planning by shaping technical approaches, identifying spikes, and helping estimation.
- Design, develop and implement backend features using Kotlin/Java APIs and services, with a small element of UI work using a simple HTML/JavaScript framework.
- Build and evolve microservices, REST APIs and event-driven solutions (Kafka or similar), applying engineering best practices such as error handling.
POD Lead (Kotlin/Java) employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Sheffield as a POD Lead (Kotlin/Java), where you will not only lead technical initiatives but also foster a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our hybrid working model promotes flexibility while ensuring that you have the opportunity to engage directly with your team and stakeholders on-site, enhancing both personal and professional growth. With a strong focus on mentorship and continuous learning, we empower our employees to take ownership of their projects and drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
