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 ideally but they are flexible on this requirement. 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. The CEO is specifically looking for someone with E-Commerce experience, ideally with start-up or small company experience. 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 with PHP/Magento) 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 (however this is flexible) 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 £80,000 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