31 Jul 2025 BBBH58803 Technical Lead - Java Engineer Up to £110000.00 per annum Belfast

OverviewSenior Java Technical Lead - Belfast (Hybrid)

Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits | Backend Java | Global Impact | Flexible Working

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a global technology company to recruit a Senior Java Technical Lead.

We''re seeking a highly experienced technical leader to join a global product engineering team in a role that involves leading complex architecture, design, and delivery within a high-availability environment, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and developers worldwide.

What you\''ll do

Lead design and development of large-scale backend services in Java/J2EE (Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs).

Own solution architecture across microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-native deployments.

Oversee development standards, documentation, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Engage in GenAI tooling and integration (e.g. GPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot)

Ensure high system performance, maintainability, and security across deployments.

What you\''ll bring

Extensive experience in enterprise-level Java development with deep REST API and microservice expertise.

Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle), cloud-native practices, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Proven leadership in agile environments and mentoring technical teams.

Exposure to monitoring, Kafka, caching and AI technologies is advantageous

Why Join

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in a modern Belfast office

Excellent benefits package including:

Annual Bonus

Private healthcare, dental, and vision plans

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Lifestyle allowance and wellbeing support

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to Work and Gym Subsidy programs

Access to company equity programs and training budget

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey, Specialist Tech Recruiter, at MCS Group +442896935514

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