Senior Java Technical Lead

Senior Java Technical Lead | Distributed Data Platforms I'm partnering with a leading global financial institution seeking a Senior Java Engineer to help shape the future of a critical enterprise-wide data platform. This is not a role maintaining existing systems. You'll be responsible for driving the evolution of a highly distributed platform that sits at the centre of multiple business areas and supports real-time decision-making across the organisation. You'll have significant influence over architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction while remaining deeply hands-on in the design and development of high-performance systems. What you'll be doing Architecting and building highly scalable distributed services responsible for processing and delivering business-critical data at scaleSolving complex challenges around performance, resiliency, observability, and data qualityDriving the adoption of modern engineering practices across a strategic platform undergoing continued evolutionWorking directly with senior business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into robust technical solutionsLeading technical discussions, mentoring engineers, and influencing architectural decisions across multiple teamsPlaying a key role in shaping the long-term roadmap of a platform that is central to the firm's data strategy What's interesting Strong emphasis on engineering quality and technical ownershipSignificant architectural influence rather than purely feature deliveryComplex distributed systems challenges at enterprise scaleModern cloud-native and event-driven architectureHigh visibility across both technology and business teamsOpportunity to lead technically while remaining hands-on Technology Environment Java, Spring Boot, MicroservicesDistributed Systems & Event-Driven ArchitecturesAWS & Cloud PlatformsCI/CD, Automation & DevOpsHigh-Performance Data PlatformsThis role would suit someone who enjoys solving difficult engineering problems, influencing technical strategy, and building systems that operate at significant scale.