Overview
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced Java/Scala Development Lead to head up a team delivering technology solutions that support financial and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU, Singapore, Canada, and the USA. The successful candidate will lead a team implementing robust ETL and data transformation systems, ensuring data accuracy, scalability, and compliance with complex financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of 4–6 Java/Scala developers delivering data and ETL solutions for regulatory reporting.
* Drive architectural design, code reviews, and best practices across the development lifecycle.
* Collaborate closely with business analysts and QA teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions.
* Manage workload prioritization, sprint planning, and stakeholder communication.
* Liaise with infrastructure and DevOps teams to define and implement environment and deployment requirements.
* Oversee production support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure ongoing application stability.
* Ensure quality, performance, and compliance standards are consistently met.
Key Skills & Experience
* Minimum 2 years leading a Java or Scala development team.
* 8+ years of Java experience or 3+ years of Scala experience (functional programming experience advantageous).
* Strong knowledge of ETL processes, REST APIs, JSON, and data integration patterns.
* Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL/SQL databases.
* Familiarity with streaming frameworks such as Akka/Pekko Streams or Java equivalents.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with business and technology stakeholders.
* Financial services or capital markets experience preferred.
* Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project tracking tools.
* Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) an advantage.
Eligibility
Must hold a minimum Stamp 4 visa and be based within a commutable distance to Dublin.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Financial Services
* IT Services and IT Consulting
* Banking
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