Java Technical Leader

Parser

Technical Leader guiding Java/Kotlin backend engineering at Parser, a technology services and consulting firm. Shaping cloud-native banking and payments platforms while mentoring engineers and driving delivery.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable, cloud-native backend systems using Java and Kotlin, while effectively managing stakeholders and fostering engineering excellence. Proven ability to navigate complex environments and influence technical direction across teams.

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Java Backend DevelopmentKotlin Backend DevelopmentCloud-Native Application DevelopmentAWS ExperienceMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentJVM EcosystemOpen-Source FrameworksREST APIsEvent-Driven MessagingDatabasesTestingCI/CD PipelinesSoftware Delivery AutomationDistributed Architectures

Soft Skills

Coaching and DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSMulti-Cloud Environments

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical SystemsBankingPaymentsCard Issuing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaKotlinMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native backend systems using Java and Kotlin
Shape technical direction, engineering practices, and architectural decisions across tribes and squads
Drive delivery of complex features in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
Balance long-term architecture goals with short-term priorities
Coach and develop engineers, fostering excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing
Manage stakeholders across engineering and business functions
Report progress to senior leadership
Ensure system resilience, performance, and production support excellence
Champion responsible use of AI-assisted software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong backend development experience using Java and/or Kotlin
Deep expertise in the JVM ecosystem
Experience with open-source frameworks, REST APIs, event-driven messaging, and databases
Proven experience building cloud-native applications, microservices, distributed architectures, and customer-facing platforms
Experience using AWS and multi-cloud environments
Experience with mission-critical systems, ideally in banking, payments, or card issuing
Expertise in testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery automation
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers and influence engineering direction beyond immediate team boundaries
Ability to collaborate across tribes and squads
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and engineering functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly competitive compensation package
A flexible and hybrid working environment
Medical insurance
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process