Java Development Lead

Development is the largest discipline at Endava. Our developers design build and release software products in multiple programming languages frameworks and libraries. Always collaborating with cross-functional project teams our developers are adaptable problem-solvers with a client-oriented mindset.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of Java-based backend services and microservices  
• Provide technical leadership across multiple agile engineering teams  
• Contribute to all phases of software development lifecycle requirements clarification architecture development testing and operations 
• Support delivery planning backlog refinement and dependency management  
• Collaborate with Product Owners Architects and Delivery stakeholders  
• Drive and contribute to the creation and execution of a technical roadmap
• Mentor engineers through coaching code reviews and technical guidance  
• Ensure solutions meet scalability reliability and security requirements  
• Support production issue resolution and operational stability
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share best practices with the team 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and delivery processes .

Qualifications :

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot 
• Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices 
• Good knowledge of basic security concepts 
• Accountable in managing the end-to-end delivery flow and taking ownership of the teams deliverables  
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms containerization and CI/CD pipelines  
• Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.

Nice to Have:  

• Background within payments fintech or financial services  
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or   
• Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures 
• Strong interest in or hands-on involvement with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor GitHub Copilot or GenAI-enabled development workflows.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;  
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

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