Lead Developer – Java/Kotlin IRC286926

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Developer to join our team on a contract basis (Inside IR35)

You will combine your expert-level coding skills in Java and Kotlin with a strong team leadership background, acting as a key technical mentor and providing architectural governance to established offshore groups.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Java and Kotlin development, demonstrated within large-scale, production environments.1
Architecture & Design: Proven track record of designing, implementing, and overhauling complex software architectures from inception to delivery, advising on long-term technology roadmaps.
Team Leadership: Strong team lead background with significant experience coaching, mentoring, and leading senior and junior developers.
Testing & Quality: Deep understanding and practical experience with modern testing methodologies, including TDD and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), and experience with frameworks such as Cucumber.
Version Control: Hands-on experience with GitLab or similar modern distributed version control and CI/CD tools.
Offshore Collaboration: Previous experience working effectively with or leading near-shore/offshore development teams.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze existing technical frameworks and drive complex technical transformations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a technical team through a major technology migration or platform “maturing” initiative.
Familiarity with cloud-native development (e.g., microservices, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in the financial services, e-commerce, or similar high-volume domain.

Job responsibilities

Architectural Strategy & Design: Lead the redesign and evolution of our complex systems, focusing on reshaping existing technical architecture for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Hands-on Development: Serve as a subject matter expert in both Java and Kotlin, writing high-quality, production-ready code, and establishing coding standards for the broader team.
Engineering Maturity & Coaching: Coach and mentor the development team, guiding them into a more mature space by implementing modern engineering practices, embracing DevOps principles, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical rigor.
Testing Strategy Advisory: Define and implement a comprehensive quality and testing strategy, advising on the application of frameworks like Cucumber (for BDD) and TDD to ensure high software quality and delivery speed.
Source Control & Delivery: Champion best practices for CI/CD and version control, leveraging tools such as GitLab for effective collaboration and automated delivery pipelines.
Offshore Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship across distributed development teams, ensuring architectural consistency and smooth execution in collaboration with our offshore partners.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.