About Them
This flagship tech organisation are shaping the future of their highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling fast. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. Now, they're looking for a Java Technical Lead with deep Java expertise to lead one of their core development teams.
The Role
As a Technical Software Engineering Manager, you'll split your time between hands-on technical leadership and people management. You'll be leading a team of talented Java engineers, driving project delivery, shaping technical direction, and nurturing a high-performance engineering culture.
What You'll Do
* Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
* Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features
* Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
* Own the hiring process for your team and help us attract world-class talent
* Continuously improve team workflows and development processes
* Stay hands-on with coding when necessary, especially in system-critical components
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams (3+ years)
* Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (8+ years coding experience preferred)
* Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
* Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
* Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
* A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
Bonus Points For
* Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Background in agile methodologies and delivery management
* Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks
Why Join Them?
* 🧠 Work with brilliant, passionate engineers
* 💼 Real ownership & influence over the product roadmap
* 🌍 Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
* 🧘 Wellness and learning stipends
* 🚀 A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage