Design Lead Java

Overview
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Architect / Design Lead to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture and solution design with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise as well as strong leadership skills to guide engineering teams toward building scalable secure and high-quality systems.
The Architect / Design Lead will play a key role in defining the product architecture ensuring technical excellence and collaborating with stakeholders across business product and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
    Define and maintain the overall product and system architecture ensuring scalability performance and maintainability.
    Lead the design of critical components frameworks and integration patterns.
    Review and validate technical solutions proposed by engineering teams ensuring alignment with architectural principles and business goals.
    Collaborate closely with Product Owners Business Analysts and client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
    Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
    Drive adoption of secure coding practices compliance with industry standards (e.g. OWASP) and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
    Conduct design and code reviews to maintain quality standards.
    Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for architectural and technical challenges.
    Support the migration and transition of responsibilities across locations ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of delivery.
    Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Required Skills and Qualifications
    12 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a software architecture or design leadership role.
    Strong expertise in enterprise application architecture microservices and cloud-native systems (AWS preferred).
    Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot) with solid understanding of frontend integration (React or similar).
    Strong experience with API design and integration (REST event-driven messaging systems).
    Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
    Deep understanding of security performance optimization and scalability principles.
    Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
    Proven ability to mentor guide and influence technical teams.

Nice to Have
    Experience in the Banking or Payments industry.
    Exposure to architectural frameworks (TOGAF SAFe) or certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Certified Software Architect).
    Knowledge of automated testing quality gates and code inspection tools (SonarQube JFrog Xray).
    Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus Grafana ELK).

Additional Information :

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time