Technical Lead – Java (Level 3)

Role summary

We are looking for a Technical Lead (Level 3) to lead the Java engineers converting a legacy registry platform to Java for a superannuation client. You will own the technical design of the migration, set the engineering standards for the team, and keep Australian stakeholders informed on progress.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Java engineers delivering the legacy-to-Java conversion of the registry platform
• Own the technical design of the migration: target architecture and the approach to converting legacy code and data
• Read and reason about unfamiliar legacy code to establish how the existing platform behaves
• Set and enforce engineering standards: unit testing, code review, CI/CD and documentation
• Estimate and break down work, and track delivery against plan
• Report progress, risks and decisions to Australian stakeholders
• Stay hands-on with core Java, Spring Boot and SQL work on critical components

Qualifications we expect

• 7+ years of Java development, with 2+ years leading or mentoring a team of 3–6 engineers
• Strong core Java (17 or 21), Spring Boot, and SQL on MS SQL or any RDBMS
• Has owned the technical design of a migration, modernisation or re-platforming programme
• Sets and enforces engineering standards: unit testing, code review, CI/CD, documentation
• Can estimate, break down work and report progress to overseas (Australian) stakeholders
• Comfortable reading and reasoning about unfamiliar or legacy code

Role-specific pluses

• Registry, fund administration or superannuation systems
• Legacy languages or 4GL environments
• AI-assisted code conversion
• JavaScript/TypeScript frontend (React, Angular or Vue)
• Azure or AWS deployment