Your new companyWe are now partnering with an AI-focused SaaS company to hire a Technical Java Team Lead. They are Irish-owned and taking not only Ireland by storm but the global market boasting some of the world's top companies as customers.Your new roleWe're seeking a hands-on Technical Team Lead who will guide a team of engineers in delivering robust, well-architected solutions using modern engineering practices. This role requiressolid expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD). You'll be responsible for leading and mentoring a cross-functional team of software engineers, fostering a high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence while enabling your team to deliver value continuously.What you'll need to succeedTechnical Lead, or Senior Software Engineer with 10 + years of experience looking to step up into a team lead role.You will be working with Java/Jakarta EE Application development, including Java 17 and newer versions.Experience working in Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring all production code is designed, written, and evolved through a test-first approach using frameworks like JUnit or TestNG.Demonstrated expertise with Continuous Integration and Continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices using Jenkins or similar toolsDemonstrated experience with Pair and Mob/Ensemble Programming, focused on delivering value in small increments with short feedback loops and continuous knowledge sharing within the team.Experience with AWS in a commercial setting would be advantageous.What you'll get in returnLeading and motivating a team of engineers to build a world-class productHybrid work model: 1 to 2 days max in an office, based in the heart of Dublin.A competitive package on offer, an opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth.Exposure to best-in-class technologies and keen projects being implemented within AIWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Please note:In order to move forward with this position, you must have either an EEA EU passport, stamp 1G Spousal visa or a stamp 4 visa. You must also be currently based in Ireland.Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found