Technical Lead – Java Full Stack

We are seeking a Technical Lead to drive the architecture, development and delivery of an enterprise digital platform. You will lead engineering teams, modernise existing applications and deliver secure, scalable cloud-native solutions using Java, React or Angular, and Microsoft Azure. Key Responsibilities: • Define and maintain platform architecture, technical standards and the technology roadmap. • Lead the development of shared platform services, including authentication, single sign-on (SSO), role-based access control (RBAC), administration, workflows and notifications. • Provide technical direction across delivery squads, ensuring solution consistency, security, scalability and maintainability. • Assess existing applications and develop modernisation and migration strategies, including integration, cutover and data integrity planning. • Lead solution design and hands-on development of full-stack applications, backend services, REST APIs and microservices. • Review architecture, code and technical deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with engineering standards. • Design API integrations, messaging solutions and event-driven architectures connecting applications and external systems. • Oversee Azure environments, container deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes, Docker and GitLab. • Drive DevSecOps, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, logging and observability practices. • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve platform reliability and delivery efficiency. • Collaborate with product, design, data and AI teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Mentor engineers, manage technical risks and coordinate with stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners. Requirements: • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in software engineering, solution architecture or platform development. • Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale platforms or mission-critical systems. • Strong hands-on Java development experience, with proficiency in REST APIs, microservices and distributed systems. • Full-stack development experience using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript or TypeScript, and React or Angular. • Experience developing backend services using TypeScript and Node.js. • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience delivering application modernisation, migration and integration initiatives in Agile environments. • Experience with API integration and messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, Kafka or equivalent technologies. • Good understanding of databases, data integration and event-driven architectures. • Knowledge of secure software development, identity and access management, SSO, RBAC, TLS, certificate management and secrets management using tools such as Azure Key Vault. • Experience implementing automated testing, monitoring, logging and observability. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to manage multiple workstreams while providing hands-on technical leadership and mentoring engineers. • Experience with public sector systems, workflow engines, analytics platforms or AI-enabled applications is an advantage. To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com EA Licence No.:18S9405 / EA Reg. No.:R1330864 Percept Solutions is expanding and actively seeking talented individuals. We encourage applicants to follow Percept Solutions on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/percept-solutions/ to stay informed about new opportunities and events.