As Java Full Stack Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade web applications using Java-based backend technologies and modern frontend frameworks.
This is a broad role which combines hands-on technical expertise, solution architecture, team leadership, external client stakeholder management, and delivery ownership.
You will be an integral client facing Technical Lead, owning technical client stakeholders throughout the end-to-end delivery process.
You will have strong technical knowledge gained over your career, with experience of successfully delivering at least 2 major Java full stack external client deliveries.
Your end client will be within the global banking sector, so any banking knowledge is highly advantageous.
This role is based on client site, with the client based in Belfast so you need to be based in NI.
Please note for the right candidates visa support will be considered.
Technical Environment:
Advanced Java, Sprint Boot, React, Kafka, Oracle, DevSecOps, Test Automation
Backend: Java 11+/17, Spring Boot Spring MVC
Frontend: Angular / TypeScript / JavaScript
Database: Oracle / SQL Server / MongoDB
DevOps/Cloud: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes and AWS / Azure / GCP
You will have:
Ideally 8-10+ years’ experience of software development & technical lead experience, where you have led and successfully delivered multiple, complex full stack Java deliveries.
With a minimum of 2 years within a Technical Lead role, where you are delivering to an external client, leading a multi-disciplinary team.
You must have experience leading distributed teams and enterprise-scale projects.
BFSI domain experience is highly desirable for banking and financial services engagements.
Test Automation – Selenium CI/CD
Your role:
Lead end-to-end application design and development using Java Full Stack technologies.
Define technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
Review application design, source code, and deployment strategies.
Drive technical decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
Your experience will cover:
Full Stack Development. Develop backend services using Java 11+/17, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs and Kafka/Messaging systems
Develop frontend applications using Angular / React, JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 and design and optimize database solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.
Architecture & Solution Design: Design scalable cloud-native and microservices-based solutions. Define API standards, integration patterns, and security frameworks. Participate in technical estimations and solution proposals. Conduct proof of concepts (POCs) for new technologies.
Project & Delivery Management: Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders. Break down requirements into technical user stories and tasks. Track sprint progress and resolve technical blockers. Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Quality & Governance: Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards. Drive unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing. Ensure application security and compliance requirements are met. Monitor production issues and lead root cause analysis activities
Salary description
£60000.00 - £80000.00 per year