Senior Java Technical Lead - Belfast (Hybrid)

Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits | Backend Java | Global Impact | Flexible Working

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a global technology company to recruit a Senior Java Technical Lead.

We’re seeking a highly experienced technical leader to join a global product engineering team in a role that involves leading complex architecture, design, and delivery within a high-availability environment, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and developers worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Lead design and development of large-scale backend services in Java/J2EE (Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs).
• Own solution architecture across microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-native deployments.
• Oversee development standards, documentation, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Engage in GenAI tooling and integration (e.g. GPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot)
• Ensure high system performance, maintainability, and security across deployments.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in enterprise-level Java development with deep REST API and microservice expertise.
• Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle), cloud-native practices, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Proven leadership in agile environments and mentoring technical teams.
• Exposure to monitoring , Kafka, caching and AI technologies is advantageous

Why Join

• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in a modern Belfast office

• Excellent benefits package including:

• Annual Bonus

• Private healthcare, dental, and vision plans

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme

• Lifestyle allowance & wellbeing support

• Generous maternity/paternity leave

• Cycle to Work & Gym Subsidy programs

• Access to company equity programs and training budget

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey, Specialist Tech Recruiter, at MCS Group

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles

Skills:
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