Overview

Software Development Team Lead (Java) position at Kantar Media, London, UK.

Job details indicate the role is focused on leading production‑grade software development, with strong emphasis on Java, Python, and Azure services, and collaboration with a third‑party vendor. The role is suitable for someone currently in a senior or lead developer position seeking to move into team management while remaining hands‑on.

Role Description

We are seeking a Software Development Team Lead with a strong focus on developing production‑grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Java and knowledge in Python. As a team lead, you will manage a team of engineers and collaborate with a third‑party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

For this role we are open to candidates who are currently in a senior or lead developer role and are looking to take the next step into team management. If you are eager to gain experience in coaching, mentoring, and guiding a team while still being hands‑on with development, this role offers a strong opportunity to grow into a leadership position within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Development: Lead the design and development of high‑quality, production‑grade software solutions using Java and Python. Ensure code is optimized, scalable, and maintainable.
• Azure Expertise: Leverage Azure services extensively, particularly Azure Storage, for scalable cloud solutions. Ensure seamless integration with AWS S3 and implement secure data encryption/decryption practices.
• Team Leadership: Mentor a team of 3 engineers, fostering best practices in software development and code quality.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with third‑party vendors to integrate their solutions, ensuring they meet our high standards for production environments.
• Workflow Automation: Utilize Airflow to automate and optimize workflows, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.

Required qualifications

• 6‑10 years of experience in software development with a focus on production‑grade code.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Storage, and familiarity with AWS S3.
• Strong understanding of data security, including encryption/decryption.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and collaborating with third‑party vendors.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, particularly in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is highly desirable.

About Kantar and Diversity

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion, and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Privacy and Legal Statement

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: By applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us being processed and retained by Kantar Media. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for recruitment purposes and may be shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies. For full details of our privacy policy please visit www.kantar.com

Job Details and Benefits

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Marketing Services