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Engineering Lead

Date Posted: May 20, 2026

Job #1687925
Contract
Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
600 - 625 per day (EUR)

Dublin (Hybrid) | Contract

Financial Services

We have partnered with our client in their search for an Engineering Lead to drive delivery across large‑scale, enterprise technology initiatives within a banking environment.

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Engineering Lead with a strong background in microservices architecture, who can lead from the front on design and delivery. This role will focus on building scalable, high‑performance systems while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring technical best practices across the SDLC.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including architecture, product, and stakeholders, to deliver robust solutions across a complex enterprise landscape. The role would suit someone comfortable operating at pace within a large banking environment, with strong technical depth and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of microservices‑based applications
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams, driving best practices and technical standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions
  • Oversee integration with eventing and messaging platforms (Kafka, MQ)
  • Manage and optimise database usage across technologies such as DB2 and Cassandra
  • Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and security

Skills Required

  • Strong background in microservices architecture
  • Proven experience with Java and Spring Boot
  • Experience with eventing and messaging systems (Kafka, MQ)
  • Solid understanding of database technologies (DB2, Cassandra)
  • Experience operating within complex enterprise environments

Key Attributes

  • Hands‑on technical leadership
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to mentor teams and drive delivery standards
  • Comfortable working in fast‑paced, large‑scale programmes

Title: Engineering Lead

Location: Dublin, Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Client Industry: Financial Services

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 month (initial, likelihood of extension- high)

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