Technical Lead - Java Microservices & APIs
Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

We're looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of delivering Java microservices and APIs that power high-transaction digital web, app, and payments platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive technical design, coach engineers, and ensure products remain scalable, secure, and fit for purpose in a fast-changing environment.

What You'll Do

Lead the design, documentation, and delivery of technical solutions to agreed service levels.

Guide engineers through implementation, balancing workloads, addressing hotspots, and providing coaching.

Oversee deployments, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance with security standards.

Take accountability for technical debt, service levels, and vulnerability management.

Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, product owners, and Scrum Masters to deliver seamless solutions.

Join the out-of-hours support rota for critical digital products.

What We're Looking For

Strong expertise in Java and microservices development.

Proven experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Confident influencing and negotiating in a highly regulated environment.

Desirable skills include:

RESTful design and API Gateway tools (Apigee or equivalent)

Kubernetes / OpenShift

Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace

CI/CD with GitLab or Artifactory

Security practices (OWASP, JWT, certificates, encryption)

Experience within IT support environments

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more.

Annual bonus of 7% of eligible pay

Pension contributions up to 10%.

Healthcare package including private medical, dental, and wellbeing support.

Access to a benefits portal with discounts across retail, hospitality, and lifestyle.

A flexible working culture with support for work-life balance and career growth

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