IT Lead Engineer

What is the opportunity? Bank of Ireland is on a journey to transform how it leverages technology and develops software used to support its customers. Our Payments Team have a significant change agenda for the foreseeable future across its Payments Services that requires an experienced Java Lead to support our Java engineering capability. This is a great opportunity to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices-based applications. You will mentor a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive best practices in software engineering. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java/JEE, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, with a strong understanding of Agile Scrum methodologies. Experience in the payments domain is a significant advantage In this Role, you will Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance Java-based applications Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Lead the design and review of system architecture, data models, and integration strategies across the team Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Complete and review BoI conceptual, logical and deployment technical design documentation and equivalent Kyndryl (IBM) documentation Troubleshoot application issues and support with troubleshooting of infrastructure issues Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability to meet NFRs What will make you stand out? You have 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java/JEE development, , with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. You are a strong expert in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. You have proven experience working in Agile Scrum environments and with relational databases. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset with strong communication and leadership skills. You highly value teamwork and a collaborative approach and supporting/mentoring other members of the team. Essential Qualifications There are no specific qualifications or minimum educational requirements needed for this role. More about the team Our IT Engineering & Delivery teams are responsible for designing, building, testing and delivering the technology that powers Bank of Ireland. Our teams, based out of Dublin, Ireland and Belfast, and Bristol, UK enable the bank's digital transformation by modernising platforms, improving system resilience and accelerating software delivery. Our focus spans cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, cybersecurity and engineering standard processes - ensuring secure, scalable and high-performing solutions. We are fully embracing new ways-of-working such as Scaled Agile and from core banking systems to innovative customer-facing applications, we deliver technology that drives efficiency, compliance and offers the best customer-experience. This is a hybrid role, based primarily in Dublin. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support collaboration and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team. Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports. Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career Flexible working matching promise We know how important flexible working arrangements are to our colleagues, and we promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role (all existing working arrangements considered) Key Competencies Better together - Leader Take Ownership - Leader Be Decisive - Leader Manage Risk - Leader Customer Focused - Leader We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home