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We are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join our team.
In this role, you will guide the technical direction of backend initiatives and play a central part in delivering scalable, high-quality solutions. You will thrive in a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to bring impactful ideas to life.
Responsibilities
- Create, refine, and support code across backend components
- Construct backend microservices and REST APIs that enable scalable business functionality
- Prepare unit tests to safeguard the reliability and correctness of the code
- Carry out code reviews to preserve quality standards and share expertise across the team
- Apply engineering best practices, including code review, unit testing, and continuous integration
- Engage actively in SCRUM ceremonies as a contributing member of the Agile team
- Join estimation and planning sessions to support consistent delivery predictability
- Coach other developers and work closely with peers to strengthen the team's overall capability
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a comparable field
- No less than 5 years of hands-on professional experience in software development
- At least 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, covering a team of 5 or more FTEs
- Practical background in designing and building front-end applications and APIs
- Solid Java programming ability for developing enterprise-grade applications
- Applied experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA for backend development
- Hands-on experience in designing and consuming REST APIs
- Strong track record designing and developing microservices architectures
- Working experience with Apache Kafka for distributed event streaming
- Familiarity with issue tracking tools such as JIRA for defect management
- English at B2 level or higher, with strong written and spoken communication skills
Nice to have
- Previous experience within the Financial Services industry
- Applied experience with GenAI-assisted development to raise productivity and code quality
- Practical exposure to APIs and Integration patterns in distributed systems
- Strong track record conducting structured code reviews to uphold engineering quality
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding
- Awareness of Solution Architecture principles and practices