As a Lead Java Developer at boohoo group, you will play a key role in leading and mentoring our Java development team to create and deliver high-quality solutions for our online fashion retail platform. You will lead the developers in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable microservices. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in Java, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UX/UI Design, and QA to deliver robust and innovative solutions that enhance our e-commerce platform. The Java Development team currently deliver a large portion of the middleware and backend microservices that supports our ecommerce platforms, supply chain and internal core system.
About Us
We started out as one brand with only three team members in 2006, today we are now made up of 13 amazing brands and counting, we have offices all over the world and we've grown to a 6,000+ strong team we call our boohoo family - and we don’t plan on stopping yet. We have big ambitions, huge potential and a clear strategy to continually evolve and grow the business. It’s a seriously exciting time to join us and influence the next chapter of our success.
In Tech, we’re proud to support every brand and every function. We’re a digital-first company that is totally cloud-native. We embrace change and future-proof the business, delivering critical customer-facing and internal stakeholder facing systems. Everything from colleague tech to front-end websites and apps, buying and merchandising tooling and all that’s in-between, we take care of it. Our ideas support and drive the Group’s agenda.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Oversee the design, costing, development, and deployment of high-quality, scalable Java applications.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure the delivery of clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Manage project timelines, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
- Ownership and wellbeing of the services the team is responsible for.
Requirements
- Comprehensive experience in Java development, with a strong understanding of Java 11 (17 preferred) and Spring Boot Framework.
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
- Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
- Proficient in database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Experience with e-commerce platforms and the fashion retail industry is a plus.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Company share scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite Gym
- Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
- Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
- 40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
- Discount & Cashback portal
- Season Ticket Loans
- Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
- Our social calendar? Next level!
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