Lead Software Engineer – Java Microservices | London (1 day per week on-site) | £74,000 – £92,000 + Package

We’re partnering with a leading UK bank to recruit a Lead Software Engineer with strong Java and microservices expertise. This is a hands-on role building high-performance, scalable software for real-world, high-traffic systems.

About the Role You’ll join a permanent feature team, taking end-to-end ownership of services, from design and development to testing, deployment, and optimisation. Your focus will be on building robust microservices that support high-traffic user experiences, serving thousands or millions of concurrent users.

What We’re Looking For Proven experience developing Java microservices for high-traffic applications (retail, e-commerce, media, or streaming platforms). Hands-on experience with the full software lifecycle in agile environments and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of performance, scalability, security, and observability in distributed systems. Ability to translate complex requirements into resilient, production-ready software. Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Why This Role This is your chance to work with a leading bank whi...