Title: Lead Java Developer
Duration:12 Months (Contract) with extension
Location: Dublin, Ireland(Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
* Provide
technical leadership and direction
to a small team of Java developers
* Design, review, and own
enterprise-grade Java solutions
* Lead development across the full lifecycle:
design, build, testing, release, and support
* Review and approve
technical designs and implementation approaches
* Guide integration with internal and third-party systems using
REST and SOAP APIs
* Oversee development of frontend components using
JavaScript and Angular / AngularJS
* Ensure effective use of
relational databases
and SQL
* Lead
code reviews
, quality assurance, and controlled releases
* Support
estimation, planning, and task breakdown
* Mentor developers and support ongoing
technical upskilling
* Identify and manage
technical risks and dependencies
* Provide clear progress updates to
senior stakeholders
* Ensure delivery aligns with defined
architectures, standards, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong commercial experience as a
Lead Java Developer
in enterprise environments
* Hands-on experience with:
* Java
(Spring, Hibernate, or similar frameworks)
* JavaScript
* SQL / relational databases
* Proven experience integrating systems using
REST and/or SOAP services
* Experience leading teams in
Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid
delivery models
* Strong communication skills and ability to operate in
multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience working in
standards-driven or regulated environments
Desirable Experience
* Experience with
Angular or AngularJS
* Experience with
XML / JSON
* Familiarity with
UNIX-based environments
* Experience with application servers or integration platforms
* Experience supporting or modernizing
legacy systems