Java Technical Lead

Responsibilities:

• Design scalable solutions: Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability
• Provide technical leadership: Drive key architectural decisions and guide the technical direction of the team, ensuring alignment with engineering standards
• Deliver high-quality code: Implement applications following clean code principles, testing best practices, and performance optimization guidelines
• Support modern deployment practices: Work closely with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines
• Leverage event-driven architecture: Build robust, asynchronous systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka)
• Optimize data interactions: Design and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and responsiveness
• Ensure engineering quality: Perform code reviews and provide technical feedback to maintain consistency, reliability, and best practices across the codebase
• Mentor and support developers: Guide team members at different seniority levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

  Must have:

• 7+ years of experience in backend software development using Java 8+
• Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful microservices
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases
• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, message-driven systems, and distributed systems
• Good understanding of Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, GitOps
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
• Experience with Git and Agile development practices
• Prior experience acting as a Technical Lead
• strong English communication skills (German is a plus)
  
  Nice to have:
• Experience with performance tuning and monitoring Java applications
• Knowledge of security best practices in backend development