Software Lead (Java)

Overview

Software Lead (Java) for the eLIMS-Forensics programme, delivering enterprise Java systems in a regulated forensic environment. Combines software architecture, hands-on development, and delivery leadership across distributed teams.

What you'll do

• Own and contribute to architecture and development of enterprise Java applications.
• Provide technical guidance on design and implementation across distributed teams.
• Support modernisation and evolution of legacy forensic systems.
• Develop enterprise client and server applications.
• Define enterprise software architecture and apply object-oriented design patterns.
• Design and optimise backend services and data models for scalability and performance.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated build/release processes.

What you'll need

• Java experience with Java 11 / Java 17.
• Java EE / Jakarta EE experience.
• Eclipse RCP, SWT and JFace experience.
• Backend experience with PostgreSQL and JPA / Hibernate.
• DevOps/tooling experience with Git-based workflows and Azure DevOps CI/CD.
• Build/release tool experience with Maven / Eclipse Tycho.
• Database query experience with JPQL / CriteriaBuilder.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, KA, India.
• Work mode described as hybrid with collaboration across UK/Europe and offshore delivery centres.