Technical Lead - Greenfield Syndicated Loan Platform

Technical Lead – Greenfield Syndicated Loan Platform We’re looking for a Technical Lead to help build a brand-new syndicated loan system from the ground up. You’ll guide the technical direction across six Scrum teams using Scrum@Scale and Extreme Programming (XP). This role blends hands-on engineering, architecture, cross-team leadership, and strong partnership with business stakeholders. Technology Stack • Backend: Java, Spring Boot • Frontend: React • Storage: PostgreSQL, Azure Blob Storage • Messaging: Azure Event Hubs (Kafka) • APIs: REST What You’ll Do • Lead technical design and architecture for a greenfield, enterprise-scale platform. • Work hands-on with Java/Spring Boot and guide front-end and API integration. • Shape event-driven workflows using Azure Event Hubs. • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. • Foster a strong engineering culture with XP practices (TDD, pair programming, CI/CD). • Build a trusted, transparent environment across six Scrum teams. • Mentor developers and reinforce best practices for quality, security, and reliability. What We’re Looking For • 8+ years of engineering experience, including technical leadership roles. • Strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST APIs. • Experience with PostgreSQL, cloud storage, and Kafka/Event Hubs. • Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and build trust. • Comfortable in multi-team Agile environments (Scrum, XP, Scrum@Scale). Nice to Have • Azure cloud experience • Financial services or lending background • Knowledge of DDD or event-driven architecture Posted By: Scott Marchesi