Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

GFL Environmental Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transactional solutions leader is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) in London. In this hybrid role, you will lead a cross-functional team, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms, alongside strong leadership skills. Enjoy a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Java Developer in agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile framework & principles.
• Knowledge of security best practices (e.g. OWASP) and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java.
• Define and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor software engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful API development

DevOps practices

Leadership

Communication

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) page is loaded## Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead)locations: United Kingdom - London - Paddington (PPS)time type: Kokopäiväinenposted on: Julkaistu tänäänjob requisition id: JR017336Ota askel eteenpäin ja anna Edenredin yllättää sinut.Toimitamme joka päivä innovatiivisia ratkaisuja, jotka parantavat miljoonien ihmisten elämää ja yhdistävät työntekijät, yritykset ja kauppiaat ympäri maailmaa.Tiedämme, että sinulla on sata tapaa kasvaa. Meillä voit laajentaa taitojasi monikulttuurisessa, haastavassa ja dynaamisessa ympäristössä.**Uskalla liittyä Edenrediin ja valmistaudu kukoistamaan globaalissa yrityksessä, joka tarjoaa sinulle loputtomasti mahdollisuuksia.**Edenredissä on kyse meritokratiasta. Tulet sellaisena kuin olet ja annat panoksesi. Edenred-konserni tunnustaa, rekrytoi ja kehittää kaikkia kykyjä ja erityispiirteitä.Olemme sitoutuneet estämään kaikenlaisen syrjinnän ja tarjoamaan kaikille hakijoillemme yhtäläiset mahdollisuudet sukupuolesta ja sukupuolen ilmaisusta, vammaisuudesta, alkuperästä, uskonnollisesta vakaumuksesta ja seksuaalisesta suuntautumisesta tai muista kriteereistä riippumatta.**Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) – Edenred Paytech****Location:** Hybrid (London or Swindon office with remote flexibility)**Salary:** Competitive, with performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits**Contract Type:** Full-time, Permanent**About Edenred**Edenred is a global leader in transactional solutions for the working world. Operating in 45 countries, Edenred connects over 60 million users and 2 million partner merchants through innovative digital platforms. Our services span employee benefits, fleet and mobility, corporate payments, and more—driven by a commitment to digital transformation and improving everyday life for people at work.Edenred UK is investing heavily in modernising its technology platforms and adopting agile, cloud-native solutions. We are seeking a Tech Lead to help drive this transformation and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.**Role Overview**As Tech Lead, you will be responsible for the technical leadership of a cross-functional agile team. You will guide software architectural decisions, contribute hands-on to development, mentor engineers, and ensure the delivery of robust software aligned with business objectives.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java and related technologies* Define and enforce agreed coding standards, architectural principles, and engineering best practices* Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Scrum Masters to translate business requirements into technical solutions* Mentor and support software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement* Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks* Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and maintainable across the full software lifecycle* Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and backlog refinement* Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for Edenred’s platforms* Actively contribute to the design, implementation & testing of the platform within the sprint team ensuring software meets or exceeds published metrics and quality benchmarks**Required Skills and Experience*** Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Java Developer in agile environments* Strong understanding of Agile framework & principles* Strong proficiency in Java (preferably Java 17+), Spring Boot, and RESTful API development* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture* Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions* Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)* Knowledge of security best practices (e.g. OWASP) and performance optimization* Excellent leadership, communication, time management and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical direction**Desirable Qualifications*** Experience in fintech, payments, or enterprise SaaS platforms* Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)* Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)* Understanding of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)**Apply now and Vibe with Us!**[](blob:https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/7d8fa861-c372-46ed-92aa-65119932e0ea)0:00 / 0:26