Development Lead (Java)

Posted 20 August 2024
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineSoftware Development
Reference891086

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Our client has an incredible reputation as a market leading enterprise operating a range of innovative businesses. Working with new Technology, on solutions that will benefit its end users. 

With offices based in Auckland city fringe, they work hybrid - with a few anchor days per week and the rest from home. 
  
ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this role, you'll spend 70% of your time coding and collaborating with a delivery squad and 30% mentoring engineers. You'll identify strengths and skill gaps, facilitate knowledge transfer, and enhance technical and soft skills.
  
As a mentor, you'll contribute to a productive work environment through 1:1s, coaching, and professional development. You'll act as a communication channel between developers, squads, and teams, addressing trends and issues to improve working methods.
  
Your coding responsibilities involve writing efficient Java code using AWS technologies. Working in a DevOps team, you'll optimise the CI/CD pipeline with tools like GitHub and AWS CodePipeline.
  
You'll also play a crucial role in creating, promoting, and maintaining automated tests using principles like Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD) for code functionality and stability.
  
ABOUT YOU:
  • PROVEN LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE – You’ll inspire and grow engineers, fostering collaboration. Strong communication skills and open to constructive feedback. 30% of the role is leading your own team.
  • ADVANCED knowledge of Java mostly back-end including core features and popular frameworks like Spring. You’ll spend 70% of your time coding.
  • Proficient in AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM) and adept at architecting serverless solutions.
  • Essential knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices, including tools for continuous integration and delivery.
  
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Competitive salary
  • Work alongside senior staff with unique technology experience 
  • A fun and stimulating work environment, full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people
  • Flexible start and finish times so you can enjoy balance 
  • Health insurance and wellbeing support 
  • Training and study opportunities to continuously upskill

WHAT'S NEXT?
Apply online today or contact Sarah on smalcolm@brightspark.io or 0272150562