Java Technical Lead with Springboot

Job Title: Java Spring Boot Lead

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days/week onsite in Edinburgh)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Java Spring Boot Lead to join a dynamic technology team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will lead the development of enterprise-scale microservices and APIs using modern Java technologies while mentoring a team of developers and ensuring delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of backend developers in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business analysts, and product owners to define technical solutions aligned with business goals
• Oversee code quality, enforce best practices, and conduct peer reviews
• Guide the team in adopting modern DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices
• Break down technical requirements and assign work across the team effectively
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across services and environments
• Ensure compliance with security and architectural standards as per guidelines
• Report progress, blockers, and risks to stakeholders and project management regularly

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Java development
• 3+ years of experience in leading development teams
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security
• Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture, RESTful API design
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Solid experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Working knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Agile/Scrum methodology familiarity
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in the banking or financial services domain
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Angular or React (optional)
• Experience with logging/monitoring tools like Splunk, ELK stack, or Prometheus