Team Lead Java

The Java Team Lead role is focused on the delivery of quality software throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC) across all of the Xanite product set. The role will be responsible for making sure that project work assigned to their relevant teams is delivered to highest possible level of quality and that their team know exactly what is required of them and their importance in the overall SDLC process. The role will work for the Equiniti Xanite Chennai Java Practice Lead with a dotted line into their UK team lead counterparts.

Business Functions:

Equiniti provides the tools investors need to access the market and buy, sell and hold investments in a cost-effective way. Our platforms provide a flexible choice of investments and account types with over 8,000 shares, Exchange Traded Funds, bonds, funds and other assets, all available within a dealing account, ISA and SIPP. Our prices are fair and transparent so consumers can benefit from better net returns. We provide a fresh perspective by sharing insights into industry trends and access to tools to support investment goals, which put consumers in control of their future. The tools include access to live market data and news, alerts and watch lists, virtual portfolios, calculators and newsletters and bulletins

Core Duties and Skills required:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and should posses the required skills

Mandatory

• BE/ME/MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science with excellent track record.
• Should have an overall 7+ years of experience in developing application on Java Technology stack.
• Should be a team player with good interpersonal skills and a drive to take ownership of and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you.
• Track record of successful delivery of software projects either in a development or test (or both)
• Managing delivery teams across all areas of Java technology stack
• Knowledge of common SDLCs and how to apply them in a delivery context
• Knowledge of/experience in working with different software delivery models
• Excellent distributed management skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to positively influence and challenge supportively and effectively where appropriate.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically even under pressure.
• Experience in leading effective project delivery teams.
• Should have appropriate level of expertise of using several of the following technologies:
• Java / J2EE
• Sprint / Hibernate frameworks
• MS SQL
• Proficient in SOAP and REST APIs - JSON
• Apache Tomcat
• IDEs – NetBeans/Eclipse, MSSQL
• Unit / Integration and system testing
• Experience in Enterprise Java application Development
• Sound knowledge of OO design principles and patterns
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, DSDM)
• Spring Batch
• Microservices
• TDD
• Automation / Load Testing
• Selenium
• Jmeter
• Visual Studio, TFS, MTM
• Experience in the Financial sector

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.