Lead Java Engineer

Job Title: Lead Java Engineer

Location: Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid)

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Application Deadline: 20th April

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a leading banking client based in Edinburgh. This is a key leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, hands-on development capability, and proven experience delivering robust, scalable solutions in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering best practices and high-quality code standards.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product owners, and architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Oversee code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with banking and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Java (Java 8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Engineering role, with team leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience working within banking or financial services environments.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-based solutions (AWS/Azure preferred).
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including TDD and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar).
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards within financial services.

Interview Process & Timeline

• Application Deadline: 20th April
• Initial Screening Calls: Being scheduled today and tomorrow (all day)