Lead Java Developer

Hybrid in Portugal: Distrito de Lisboa, Lisbon

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Portugal: Distrito de Lisboa, Lisbon

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Java Developer to join our team in Lisbon.

You will lead a collaborative team focused on developing secure and scalable microservices using Java and Spring. This role requires you to work in the Lisbon office 2-3 times per week.

If you're passionate about building high-performance applications and mentoring others, this leadership role could be perfect for you!

Responsibilities

Lead the development of microservices using Java and Spring
Design and architect high-performance applications that are secure and scalable
Mentor and support team members in improving their technical and professional skills
Facilitate collaboration across the team on software design and architecture decisions
Drive agile development processes, including sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives
Set and implement best practices for coding, testing, and software delivery
Conduct detailed code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Take ownership of troubleshooting and debugging complex technical issues
Coordinate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Java programming
At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
Strong background in software engineering and microservices architecture
Proficiency in Java/Spring and RESTful APIs
Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide a team effectively
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

Experience with Jenkins, Splunk, Apache Kafka, and Redis
Knowledge of client-server architectures and distributed systems
Familiarity with low-level protocols and multi-threading programming
Understanding of event-driven architectures and system scalability
Skills in databases, messaging systems, caching strategies, API gateways, networking, and CI/CD pipelines

We offer/Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn