Lead Java Developer

Hybrid

Cardiff, United kingdom

Full Time

15-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Join us at SRT Marine Systems, where we’re redefining maritime surveillance and fisheries monitoring on a global scale. Our tech is used by coast guards and vessel operators around the world to make our oceans safer, more secure, and better protected.

We're growing—and we're now building a fourth development team to help drive our Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) system forward. That’s where you come in.

About The Role

As a Developer – Team Lead, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact features for our GeoVS product. You’ll lead daily stand-ups, coordinate priorities, and keep the team flowing smoothly—all while contributing hands-on to our backend codebase. You’ll work closely with product owners and technical leads, ensuring your team is empowered, productive, and delivering real value.

What You'll Be Doing

Contributing directly to code (Java, Spring Boot, Docker, MariaDB, RabbitMQ)
Leading Agile ceremonies and helping unblock work
Mentoring and supporting developers
Balancing team capacity and skills
Championing code quality and DevOps culture
Working 1 day/week in our Cardiff office, with flexibility

What You’ll Bring

Significant years as a software developer (team lead experience a bonus, but not essential)
Strong backend skills, ideally full-stack capable
Confidence with Git, clean code practices, and SOLID principles
Great people skills—you’re a motivator and a mentor
An openness to agile and modern SDLC tools

Our Values at SRT Marine

At SRT, our values guide how we work, make decisions, and succeed as a team:

Ambition – Aspiring to be the global leaders in maritime domain management
Quality – Setting high standards for the performance, reliability, and resilience of our products and services
Responsibility – Embracing individual accountability to deliver our commitments as part of the SRT team
Team – We are a team! We succeed by working together with colleagues, suppliers, partners, and customers
Innovation – Committed to continuous improvement and a culture of creativity in everything we do

Why Join Us?

Be part of a company driving positive change in maritime safety and technology.
Work with passionate, like-minded professionals in a collaborative environment.
Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful contributions.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Matched company pension contributions up to 5%
25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service
Private health care
Flexible working opportunities
Company sick pay
Development opportunities

Set your course for impact.

Apply today and help shape the future of maritime technology at SRT Marine Systems.

SRT Marine plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Company

SRT Marine Systems PLC is a global leader and innovator in maritime surveillance, intelligence, navigation safety and situational awareness. Our core technologies enable products that are used globally by customers who range from national governments seeking to conserve and secure their vast national maritime areas to individual vessel owners and operators seeking to enhance safety and commercial efficiencies. Our systems give customers the focused intelligence and maritime domain awareness they need to operate effectively... Know more