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Backend Java Tech Lead

Job description

​We’re partnering with a rapidly scaling digital banking group as they continue to expand their world-class engineering organisation. We’re looking for a Backend Tech Lead (Java) who is passionate about building modern, high-performance systems that serve millions of users.
If you enjoy leading talented engineers, shaping platform architecture, and delivering impactful products in an agile environment—this opportunity is for you.

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🔧 What You’ll Do

  • Lead a small, high-performing agile squad with full ownership of mission-critical backend services.

  • Design and build highly scalable, secure, and reliable APIs for high-volume transactions.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders on API standards, security, compliance, and platform reliability.

  • Define the technical roadmap, drive architectural decisions, and oversee delivery of new backend features and enhancements.

  • Champion engineering excellence—advocate best practices in testing, monitoring, performance, and DevOps.

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🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years working with Java (other general-purpose languages are a plus).

  • Strong foundation in system design, performance optimisation, and building large-scale, resilient systems.

  • Proven experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and message queues.

  • Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and enterprise-level systems.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, a pragmatic approach, and strong English communication abilities.

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💼 What’s In It For You

  • Competitive salary with 13th month + performance bonus (up to 2 months).

  • Premium health insurance for you and your family, with full statutory benefits starting Day 1.

  • Generous time off: 15 annual leave days, sick leave, birthday leave, and Christmas leave.

  • Meal & parking allowance, plus a wellness-focused culture that values work-life balance (Mon–Fri, 40 hrs).


📩 Apply now and send your cv to gracedejesus@tenten-partners.com.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.