Lead Java Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for an accomplished and experienced Java Engineering Lead/Manager to lead our UKBI engineering team. Reporting into our Engineering Director, you will have a strong background in Java, microservices, serverless architecture, Docker, EKS and search technologies such as Solr or open search.

• Lead a team of Java engineers, providing guidance for their professional development.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet our needs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to lead innovation within the team.
• Develop scalable software solutions using Java, microservices architecture, Docker, EKS, Search systems with Solr or Open Search, AWS services
• Ensure software delivery through best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in sprints, contributing hands‑on to software development.
• Maintain unit tests and contribute to test automation to ensure software reliability and maintainability.
• Manage risks and technical impediments, communicating with leadership to ensure project success.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance to team members

• Experience in Java, microservices, python, SQL and No
  
  SQL database technologies.
• Experience in search technologies such as Solr or Open Search.
• Expertise of AWS Services like EC2, EKS and Lambda.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools.
• Collaborate effectively with partners at all levels.

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

This is a hybrid remote/in‑office role.