Lead Java Developer

About the Company:
KBC Technologies Group is hiring for a Lead Java Developer in Sunderland for one of its clients on FTE basis.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
Producing high quality, maintainable code
Supporting in the design and development of complex software solutions
Partnering effectively with client project teams
A natural ability to mentor junior developers
Qualifications:
Education details
Required Skills:
6+ years of commercial software engineering experience in Java, Spring, Microservices.
Service oriented architecture development
TDD/BDD
Experience working in an Agile environment
Natural self-motivation with a passion for delivering excellence
Great communication skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships
Curiosity with an ongoing desire to develop and learn
Good problem solving skills
Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of DevOps tools, e.g. Jenkins, Sonar and CI/CD principles
Experience with React/Angular frameworks
Financial Services and/or Software Consulting experience