Senior/Lead Java Developer

Planet Forward have been engaged by an exciting, dynamic business which is part of a global FTSE 100 organisation. Currently recruiting for a Senior/Lead Java Developer to join their office in Nottingham. Position Overview: As a Senior/Lead developer you will be responsible for all aspects of the development life cycle, driving improvement in quality code, defects, security and resilience. You will also take responsibility for the development and drive of valued employees leading a small team of developers to success. Duties & Responsibilities: * You will be responsible for running planning & pre-planning sessions with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers and Test Leads. * Translating non-technical and technical requirements to appropriate audiences across the business. * You will be responsible for the integrity of the software, ensuring technical debt is managed effectively (avoid creating it & remove it whenever there's opportunity) and making sure that we are working to & feeding into development standards & best practices at all times. * Produce Technical Designs and Specifications, translating business requirements into a sound technical solution to meet customer requirements. This will take accuracy throughout design, development and testing through to implementation * Program new and complex programs/systems, and make any amendments to existing ones * Offer pre and post-sales technical support to our customers, with the ability to communicate with different audiences * Offer technical support for feasibility, estimating and scheduling of projects and will prove technical updates regarding your own or the team’s delivery, specifically targeted to key stakeholders Experience Required: * As a Senior/Lead Developer, you will be required to have experience in full stack, predominantly waterfall, software development with Java (version 7 or 8) and technologies such as JUnit, automated testing, Sprint Boot, Spring Framework, Struts, Maven and Hibernate. * You must be technically competent within a delivery platform (Windows, Linux etc.) * You will be familiar with different development methodologies (Waterfall and Agile) and a range of technologies (ETL, Web Services, DB2 etc.) * Willingness to learn and lead on new technologies. * Proven experience in a leadership role within a technical environment with experience of mentoring/supporting junior staff. * Ideally degree qualified in a software development discipline, or equivalent level of relevant experience. On offer is a competitive salary, benefits package, and bonus along with the opportunity for flexible working to support a work/life balance. If this is of interest please get in touch for an informal and confidential conversation on (Apply online only) We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age