Lead Java Engineer

About The Job You're Considering
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team building solutions for our public sector client. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Our mature Agile environment will give you a great working environment to collaborate with fellow specialists from other disciplines.

Working with us will mean delivering critical digital services from cradle to grave working on a variety of projects featuring high-performance cloud platforms using Java based languages and technologies, and on-premise traditional infrastructure.

As a member of our self-empowered and multi-disciplined teams you will be given the freedom to shape the way you work to ensure you are working to latest industry practices, tools and technologies.

Hybrid working:
Your working location will vary depending on your role, personal needs, and business requirements. This will typically include a mix of Company offices, client sites, and remote work from home. You will be expected to work from the Telford office between 40% and 70% of the time. As we align closely with customer requirements—which may change over time—you will need to remain flexible. Please note that fully remote working (100% from home) is not permitted.

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Your role

• Technical Leadership: Lead and oversee engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
• Innovation: Drive innovation by developing and implementing cutting-edge engineering solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Performance Management: Actively support the development of our Engineers in their technical careers.

Our culture
We're looking for people who are learning focused, challenge the status quo and are constantly looking to shape their working environment to make it an exciting, fun and interesting place to work.

Keeping things fresh is something we encourage in our working practices, but the culture of continuous improvement is equally as important in our technical approach to building and delivering modern digital services. Your knowledge and experience will be used to change the way we build solutions including utilising new tools and technologies to solve new problems or improve existing services.

Working on our services means you'll be part of a team, but you'll also be a part of communities of interest. This means you'll always have people on hand to share and discuss ideas and get help when needed. The engineering organisation is engineering led, supporting each other through coaching and mentoring, so if you want to change something it's within your power to do so.

Your Skills And Experience

• Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency in preferably one or more of Java, Scala, .Net, Containerisation/Kubernetes, Cloud, and other modern engineering software and tools, with a deep understanding of engineering principles and best practice. Flexibility and adaptability are expected to acquire new skills to match industry demands and customer expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively. High levels of emotional intelligence to connect with and develop our engineering talent pool.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing and leading engineering projects from conception to completion. Strong business skills to drive value for our clients while maintaining sustainable profitability.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Influence: To assess and apply change across our organisation, shaping and maintaining a healthy culture. Define and promote best practice across our technical community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer
Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

Declare they have a disability, and

Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Make it real – what does it mean for you?
You'd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.

To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

You'll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You'll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

Why you should consider Capgemini
Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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