KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in Java (11+) and the Spring Framework specifically SpringBoot or similar (Quarkus, Micronaut)
• Strong understanding of HTTP and REST as an architectural style to build APIs.
• Fluent with asynchronous programming techniques and frameworks (in Java).
• Fluent in SQL and experience with RDBMS like Postgres and Oracle.
• Experience with Docker and docker-compose.
• Exposure to AWS specifically S3, Aurora, ElasticCache
• Exposure to modern CI/CD platforms like Gitlab (or similar GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Understands the importance of monitoring and proactive in resolving critical issues.
• Fluent in testing frameworks Junit, RestAssured
• Desirable:
• Exposure with monitoring and alerting platforms. Datadog, PagerDuty, Graphana, Prometheus
• Exposure in Python Scripting
• Exposure in deployment platforms like Kubernetes and tools like Helm.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join our BX Online Loyalty Team, driving forward a bold, innovative new loyalty proposition for H&B customers.
You’ll be joining us at an exciting moment: the final stages of a multi-year tech transformation. Next up? Building and scaling a new world-class Loyalty experience.
You’ll play a hands-on, strategic role in defining and delivering scalable, customer-focused software – and mentoring your team along the way.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead the design and delivery of cross-functional software in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Work autonomously, owning key components and solving complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, UX, QA) to build great customer-first features
• Mentor and upskill your squad, sharing expertise and driving best practices
• Stay on top of new technologies, and bring innovative thinking to the team
• Communicate complex ideas clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Think strategically about your work’s business impact and how it helps our customers thrive
• Champion security, compliance, and performance in everything you build