Lead Developer - Integration

Lead Developer – Integration Annual Salary: Competitive Location: London Job Type: Full-time Must have the Right to Work in the UK, cannot provide sponsorship Join a forward-thinking IT team within a cornerstone of British banking, where agility and innovation are at the forefront. As a Lead Developer – Integration, you will manage software development activities on the integration platform and associated systems, providing technical direction and fostering a high-performance culture. Day-to-day of the role: Manage and provide technical direction for all development resources, both onshore and offshore, and work closely with external developers as needed. Strive to build a high-performance integration platform, keeping abreast of the latest technologies. Improve applications continuously to add value to the user and ensure security by design. Reduce delivery times while improving software quality, participating actively in forming a team culture focused on retrospection, self-monitoring, and self-improvement. Support the software development team from concept to live, helping to create a fun and stimulating work environment. Build a trusting and safe environment focused on healing and problem-solving rather than blame and improve transparency within the wider IT initiative. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree level education in an IT-related subject. Extensive experience in Java Development, with a strong grasp of Java best practices. Proficient in implementing RESTful services using Java and Mulesoft, and experienced in SQL and Microsoft SQL Server. Skilled in testing frameworks like JUnit, MUnit, and Cucumber. Excellent understanding of Git source control and agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Experience with CloudHub or similar Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). Experience with IBM MQ, and other queuing systems, as well as technologies like Vasco Identikey and ThreatMetrix. Knowledge of Spring, AWS, containerisation, and CI/CD practices. Experience in writing financial banking applications is highly desirable. Demonstrated leadership experience in managing development teams and projects. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and innovative work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness plans.