Remote Lead Developer Job in UK MongoDB

Who you are

• 7+ years of experience working as a software developer
• 3+ years of experience as a technical lead
• Strong proficiency in Java and SQL relational databases
• Experience with Enterprise Java (J2EE/JavaEE/Spring)
• Ability to travel and work on customer sites for several continuous weeks
• Proven experience in leading software/application development projects
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong strategic thinking to align technical work with business goals
• Experience in Agile methodologies, test-first development, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control

Desirables

• Knowledge of microservices and Domain-Driven Design
• Experience with Python and JavaScript/Node.js
• Knowledge of ORMs like Hibernate or JPA
• Experience with GenAI technologies like OpenAI API with GPT LLMs
• Experience with MongoDB

What the job involves

• Act as the lead technical software developer in a small Agile team delivering solutions onsite for customers focussed on migrating legacy Java applications to MongoDB. Innovate on potential new GenAI-based solutions for specific challenges and apply existing playbooks and tooling for migration. Drive technical planning, design, and solutions to migrate applications from source state to target state.
• Stay abreast of the latest GenAI advancements and leverage cutting-edge developments in migration projects. Provide technical direction and authority to the whole delivery team including customers and executive stakeholders. Participate actively in sprint grooming, planning, and showcases, offering suggestions and guidance to the team.
• Work remotely in the Great Britain region, but be willing to travel and work on customer sites for several continuous weeks. Face off to lead technical personnel on the customer side to resolve issues and identify solutions.