Java Microservices Technical Lead in City of London

Job description

Luxoft is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join our Financial Services team in London. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide development teams, shape technical solutions, and drive delivery for high-impact projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

About Luxoft

Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company, is a global digital strategy and software engineering firm delivering cutting-edge solutions across financial services. With a presence in 44 cities across 21 countries, we combine engineering excellence with deep domain expertise to help clients innovate and transform.

The Role

As a Lead Java Developer, you’ll be responsible for managing technology across projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring timely, high-quality software delivery. You’ll work closely with internal and external teams, support infrastructure setup, and lead development efforts using modern Java-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams
• Ensure process compliance and contribute to technical reviews
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on dependencies, tech stacks, and infrastructure
• Support development teams with technical decisions and best practices
• Maintain project documentation (Jira, Confluence, GitHub)
• Liaise with clients on performance, delivery SLAs, and resource planning
• Ensure data integrity across internal systems
• Drive timely and quality software development

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Experience in software development, with recent experience as a Tech Lead
• Expertise in Java 1.8, Microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Hands-on experience with Spark, Flink, and streaming applications
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and writing effective test cases
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in existing systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects

Why Join Luxoft?

• Lead high-impact projects in the financial services sector
• Collaborate with top-tier clients and global teams
• Access to continuous learning, certifications, and career growth
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and excellence

Apply Now to lead the future of financial technology with Luxoft.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English