Tech Lead - Principal

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

This unique role combines the responsibilities of a Capability Lead and a Line Manager for Java/Open Source in India. The individual will not only help shape Version 1's engineering standards but also oversee the growth and management of Java/Open Source roles in India, ensuring streamlined operations, upskilling, and project delivery.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Java capability, building unity and standardization.
• Organize and lead knowledge sharing and standardization efforts.
• Drive adoption of best practices across Version 1.
• Identify and address training needs.
• Stay updated on market trends and ensure Version 1 is in line with them.
• Oversee all Java/Open Source roles in India including developers, tech leads, and architects.
• Manage growth plans and ensure capacity meets demands, collaborating with UKDDC Java/Open Source practice lead.
• Work in tandem with UKDDC Java/Open Source practice head for resource allocation and rotation (for India resources).
• Foster the Java/Open Source community by developing best practices, checklists, coding standards, productivity tools, and more.
• Spearhead competence growth plans based on project needs and market trends.
• Aid in presales initiatives from the Java/Open Source practice.
• Participate in engineering reviews for projects with relevant technology, providing guidance to the team.
• Act as the escalation point for Java/Open Source deliveries from India.
• Support Portfolio Directors to provide advice across all aspects of commercial engagements: compiling and reviewing estimates, presales responses, reviewing TORs/SOWS, mobilising staffing needs etc.

Expected Outputs:

• Streamlined and standardized recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
• Collaboration with UKDDC for optimized resource allocation and role rotations.
• Contribution to the development and promotion of best practices and tools.
• Technical guidance for projects with relevant technology.
• Management and upskilling of the Java/Open Source team in India.

Benefits:

• Influence and shape both Version 1’s engineering capabilities and the Java/Open Source sector in India.
• Expand your professional horizon by handling dual responsibilities.
• Play an integral role in Version 1's strategic growth and project delivery.

Balance between impactful contribution and time allocation for responsibilities

Skills & Experience Required:

• 6+ years of development experience with a minimum of  years of team lead experience.
• Evidence of drive, innovation, communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Expert in Open-Source languages (Java)
• Experience in CI/CD tool chains (e.g. Git, Jenkins, Sonar Cube, Junit) is necessary.
• Experience in Micro services design and development using frameworks like Springboot is preferred.
• Experience in Docker, K8 is preferred.
• Experience in web development (e.g. Angular / ReactJS / VueJS etc.) is an advantage.
• Experience of leading development teams at scale.
• Expertise on best practices for design, development, testing and deployment of web applications.
• Strong commitment to code quality and strong technical and business writing and estimation skills
• Proficiency in implementing Enterprise Architecture, Design, and Integration patterns.
• Certification / hands-on experience in cloud computing platforms is preferred. AWS Lambda development experience is an advantage.
• Experience in Banking / Financial Services / Insurance is an advantage.