Avanti Recruitment is working with a dynamic E-commerce company who are on the lookout for a Senior/Lead Developer to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is a hybrid position and will require you in the office 1 day per week (Heathrow), and comes with the potential to work a 4-day working week. They have built out online gifting brands which have achieved a turnover of £10M. You’ll be joining a team of 30 people, with the dev team consisting of 5 currently, however, they are poised for significant growth and plan on doubling in size over the coming years. The Role: They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer to spearhead their technological evolution, transforming from their current Magento/PHP (Lamp Stack) setup to a cutting-edge Java Enterprise environment. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of the tech stack and contribute directly to the company’s growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement technology roadmaps Design and oversee system architecture Lead the migration to Java Enterprise (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices) Facilitate the company's move to AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS) Create prototypes and liaise with stakeholders Balance hands-on development (50%) with architecture, design, and stakeholder management (50%) Required Skills and Experience: Must have E-Commerce Experience Must have experience in a small or start-up company Proven track record in Java Enterprise development (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices) Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS Fullstack development capabilities (Ideally LAMP Stack) Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management Ability to quickly adapt to and lead innovation with new technologies Work Environment Hybrid working 1 day per week from the Heathrow office Potential for a 4-day work week for the right candidate Flexible working hours (core hours 9 AM - 5 PM) Benefits Package Competitive salary up to £75,000 (with potential flexibility up to £80,000 for exceptional candidates) Performance-based bonus up to 12% 5% matched pension contribution Generous staff discount (35-40%) 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays Healthcare and life insurance options under consideration Interview Process Initial video interview with CTO/Co-Founder: Company overview, role discussion, and CV review Technical Q&A or pair programming session (to be determined) If you're passionate about leading technological innovation and ready to play a crucial role in scaling a successful e-commerce business, then click Apply Now