Endava is hiring a Design Lead - Java

Overview We are looking for a skilled and experienced Architect / Design Lead to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture and solution design, with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise, as well as strong leadership skills to guide engineering teams toward building scalable, secure, and high-quality systems. The Architect / Design Lead will play a key role in defining the product architecture, ensuring technical excellence, and collaborating with stakeholders across business, product, and engineering teams. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Define and maintain the overall product and system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Lead the design of critical components, frameworks, and integration patterns. • Review and validate technical solutions proposed by engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and business goals. • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices. • Drive adoption of secure coding practices, compliance with industry standards (e.g., OWASP), and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines. • Conduct design and code reviews to maintain quality standards. • Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for architectural and technical challenges. • Support the migration and transition of responsibilities across locations, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of delivery. • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate. ________________________________________ Required Skills and Qualifications • 12+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a software architecture or design leadership role. • Strong expertise in enterprise application architecture, microservices, and cloud-native systems (AWS preferred). • Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot), with solid understanding of frontend integration (React or similar). • Strong experience with API design and integration (REST, event-driven, messaging systems). • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Deep understanding of security, performance optimization, and scalability principles. • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence technical teams. ________________________________________ Nice to Have • Experience in the Banking or Payments industry. • Exposure to architectural frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe) or certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Software Architect). • Knowledge of automated testing, quality gates, and code inspection tools (SonarQube, JFrog Xray). • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).