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Lead Java Developer

Avanti
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Avanti Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Lead Developer for a dynamic E-commerce company based in Heathrow, offering a competitive salary of up to £80,000.
  • The position is primarily remote but requires in-office attendance every couple of weeks, with flexibility provided.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in E-Commerce, preferably within a small or start-up environment, and possess strong Java Enterprise development skills.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the migration to a Java Enterprise environment and overseeing system architecture while balancing hands-on development with stakeholder management.
  • The role also offers a performance-based bonus, flexible working hours, and various benefits including a matched pension contribution and generous staff discounts.

Avanti Recruitment is working with a dynamic E-commerce company based in Heathrow and is now on the lookout for a Senior/Lead Developer to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is a remote first position, but you would be expected in the office at least once every couple of weeks ideally but they are flexible on this.

They have built out online gifting brands which have achieved a turnover of £10M+. You’ll be joining a team of 30 people, with the dev team consisting of 5 currently, however they are poised for significant growth and plan on doubling in size over the coming years.

The Role:

They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer to spearhead their technological evolution, transforming from their current Magento/PHP (Lamp Stack) setup to a cutting-edge Java Enterprise environment. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of the tech stack and contribute directly to the company’s growth.

The CEO is specifically looking for someone with E-Commerce experience, ideally with start-up or small company experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement technology roadmaps
  • Design and oversee system architecture
  • Lead the migration to Java Enterprise (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
  • Facilitate the company's move to AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS)
  • Create prototypes and liaise with stakeholders
  • Balance hands-on development (50%) with architecture, design, and stakeholder management (50%)

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Must have E-Commerce Experience
  • Must have experience in a small or start-up company
  • Proven track record in Java Enterprise development (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS
  • Fullstack development capabilities (Ideally with PHP/Magento)
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management
  • Ability to quickly adapt to and lead innovation with new technologies

Work Environment

  • Hybrid working 1 day per week from the Heathrow office (however this is flexible)
  • Potential for a 4-day work week for the right candidate
  • Flexible working hours (core hours 9 AM - 5 PM)

Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary up to £80,000
  • Performance-based bonus up to 12%
  • 5% matched pension contribution
  • Generous staff discount (35-40%)
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Healthcare and life insurance options under consideration

Interview Process

  • Initial video interview with CTO/Co-Founder: Company overview, role discussion, and CV review
  • Technical Q&A or pair programming session (to be determined)

If you're passionate about leading technological innovation and ready to play a crucial role in scaling a successful e-commerce business, then click Apply Now!

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