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.
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Guide engineers through implementation, balancing workloads, addressing hotspots, and providing coaching.
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Oversee deployments, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance with security standards.
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Take accountability for technical debt, service levels, and vulnerability management.
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Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, product owners, and Scrum Masters to deliver seamless solutions.
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Join the out-of-hours support rota for critical digital products.
What We're Looking For
Strong expertise in Java and microservices development.
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Proven experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
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Confident influencing and negotiating in a highly regulated environment.
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Desirable skills include:
RESTful design and API Gateway tools (Apigee or equivalent)
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Kubernetes / OpenShift
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Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace
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CI/CD with GitLab or Artifactory
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Security practices (OWASP, JWT, certificates, encryption)
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Experience within IT support environments
Benefits
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more.
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Annual bonus of 7% of eligible pay
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Pension contributions up to 10%.
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Healthcare package including private medical, dental, and wellbeing support.
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Access to a benefits portal with discounts across retail, hospitality, and lifestyle.
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A flexible working culture with support for work-life balance and career growth
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