Java Technical Lead

Responsibilities Design scalable solutions: Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability. Deliver high-quality code: Implement applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization. Support modern deployment practices: Work closely with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines. Leverage event-driven architecture: Use events to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services. Optimize data interactions: Design and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness. Contribute to strong engineering standards: Engage in architectural discussions, perform code reviews, and promote best practices. Leverage AI code companions: Utilize hands-on AI code companions and intelligent development tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain code quality standards while staying current with modern development practices. Mentor and grow the team: Experience guiding teams through mentoring, coaching, onboarding, knowledge sharing, and creating a safe, collaborative working environment. 8+ years of experience in software development Good knowledge of Java 17 and the associated patterns (e.g. SOLID principles, Design Patterns, Best practices for code structure: Layered or ports & adapter architecture) Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate and Web Services (REST) Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Oracle DB, GITLAB, Kubernetes or similar Hands-on experience with Unit testing tools like: JUnit, JMeter, ArchUnit Focus on Test driven development and best practices Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills (debugging, source control) Strong communication and consulting skills, including client interaction, pre-sales support, solution design, estimations, and building trust. Advanced English language skills As a