Lead Engineer
About The Position
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Lead Engineer to drive the design and delivery of scalable backend systems and cloud-based solutions within a public sector environment. This role focuses on building robust applications using modern engineering practices, contributing to greenfield development initiatives, and ensuring high-quality delivery across microservices architectures. The position requires strong expertise in Java, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, alongside the ability to lead technical decisions and support complex system implementations.
Requirements
- Strong experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
- Proficiency in SQL and report writing.
- Experience working with AWS cloud services and enterprise cloud environments.
- Knowledge of API development and microservices architecture.
- Experience implementing CI and CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and system design.
- Ability to work effectively in remote and distributed teams.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to frontend technologies such as React and Next.js preferred.
- Experience working on greenfield development projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
- Build and maintain scalable microservices architectures and API-driven solutions.
- Implement cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS and enterprise cloud standards.
- Develop and manage CI and CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
- Containerise applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes.
- Lead greenfield development initiatives from concept through to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Support report writing and data-driven application functionalities.
- Contribute to frontend development where required using React and Next.js.
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and system reliability.
- Participate in technical decision-making and provide guidance to engineering teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
