Technical Lead / Software Engineer (Java SpringBoot) London / WFH to £130k
Are you a skilled Java Software Engineer looking to progress your career in a hands-on, lead role?
You could be joining a scale-up software house that is producing a platform that enables easier money transfer to people in emerging economies, disaster and war zones that do not have access to a bank account; they're helping relatives, charities, the UN and UNICEF to get money to remote communities where it is needed using sophisticated technology.
As a Technical Lead you will take a primary role in defining, building, iterating and testing core products including building new features on the payment platform, gateway API and web portal. You'll collaborate with teams across the business and work with global partners to introduce the service to other countries.
There's a modern tech stack encompassing Java, Kotlin, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, JavaScript and React; you'll have a focus on backend development and will have the autonomy to choose the right tool for the job and introduce emerging technologies.
You'll collaborate to solve problems, provide technical / team leadership on projects and mentor others.
WFH Policy:
There's a hybrid model with two days in the London office and the other three work from home.
About you:
1. You have strong Java serverside development experience
2. You have SpringBoot and microservices skills
3. You have a good knowledge of AWS
4. You have experience of technically leading projects and mentoring small teams
5. You have a good knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL ideally
6. You're collaborative and keen to work in start-up environment creating tech for good
7. You're a keen technologist keen to stay up to date with new and emerging technologies, continually learn and use a range of programming languages
8. You're likely to be degree educated, Computer Science preferred
What's in it for you:
As a Technical Lead you will earn a competitive package including:
9. Salary to £130k
10. Pension
11. Private healthcare
12. Life Assurance and Income Protection
13. Tax free childcare
14. Hybrid working (x2 days office per week)
15. Chance to make an impact at a Tech for Good