Lead Java Backend Architect for Video Platform

Deltatre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media technology company is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to join the Vesper Video Catalogue Team in the United Kingdom. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience in Java, AWS, and RESTful API design. You will manage a team while contributing to code and architecture. Ideal candidates should have proven skills in relational databases and automated testing. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and optimizing relational databases.
• Familiarity with design patterns in software development.
• Experience with automated testing and designing test cases.
• Proven capability in RESTful API design and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services and cloud operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for the Video Catalogue domain.
• Manage and coach team members in a dynamic environment.
• Drive collaborative delivery with product and engineering teams.
• Contribute to technical problem solving across Java services.

Skills

Relational database experience (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Software design skills

Event driven systems experience

Automated testing

RESTful API design and implementation

Agile development team experience

AWS Cloud experience

Delivery of complex features

Line managing and coaching engineers

Tools

Docker

Infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform)

Job description

A leading media technology company is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to join the Vesper Video Catalogue Team in the United Kingdom. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience in Java, AWS, and RESTful API design. You will manage a team while contributing to code and architecture. Ideal candidates should have proven skills in relational databases and automated testing. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.