Development Lead (Java)

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

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.

As a Development Lead (Java) at Endava, you are responsible across all stages of software development to delivering successful projects using Agile Scrum methodology. You'll handle specifying and designing complex software applications, components, and modules to meet defined requirements. The Development Lead (Java) is crucial in plans and drives system development project which support the organization's objectives and plans.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, estimates, and implements technical solutions for medium/high complexity applications.
• Participates actively in all phases of application development lifecycle.
• Collaborates with various project stakeholders to provide support for clarifying requirements, processes, architecture, and priorities.
• Recommends and promotes IT industry standards, tools, practices (DevOps, etc.) to achieve well-engineered software products.
• Proposes improvements and escalates risks/issues related to development activities.
• Participates in the review of the work done by development team members.
• Learns and applies new technologies, practices, and tools as appropriate to the project.
• Participates in internal and external tech communities, events.
• Shares experience and knowledge gained from projects.
• Has responsibility for the work of others and for allocating resources.
• Influences the team, customers, and suppliers.
• Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.
• Can propose solutions autonomously.
• Can articulate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Mandatory skills:

• 7+ Year of Experience in Java Back-end development.
• Coding at high quality applying Clean Code, Design Patterns and SOLID principles.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and culture
• Agile SCRUM/KANBAN experience
• Spring (Core, Boot, Web, Data, AOP, Transaction Management)
• Persistence tools and ORM (Hibernate, Querydsl, Spring JDBC template)
• HTTP protocol, web services and best practices
• Data Management tools (Relational/nonRelational/inMemory DBs, Message Brokers)
• Dynamic infrastructure tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Service Provide)
• Experience with leading a development team
• Good communication in English, client facing skills

Desired skills:

• Communication skills
• Sociable, proactive, team player
• Estimation and planning
• Fast learner
• Agile processes knowledge and experience
• Time management skills, embracing change.
• Ability to coach others.

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, 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.

• Annual leave encashment;
• 13th month salary;
• Premium annual health check & Extra health & accident insurance;
• Welcome kit and gift-giving frequency;
• Attractive benefits of Trade Union;
• Exciting English programme.