Java Team Lead

We’re looking for a Java Team Lead to split their time evenly between hands-on backend development and leading a Java engineering team. You’ll build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems while owning delivery quality, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and QA. You’ll drive system performance and scalability while championing secure development and clean architecture practices across the team.We build a data-intensive B2B SaaS platform on Java 21, Spring Boot, and AWS.

Requirements:

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8+ years of hands-on development experience (Java 21+).

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2+ years leading a development team.

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Deep practical experience with Spring Boot modules (Web, Security, Data, Messaging).

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Strong knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and backend system design.

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Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).

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Experience with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).

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Skilled in CI/CD, code quality gates, and automated testing.

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Hands-on with Docker, Linux, and system-level debugging.

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Familiar with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).

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Strong focus on security best practices: auth, validation, access control.

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Working knowledge of AWS: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager.

Nice to have:

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Experience in designing and operating microservice-based architectures.

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Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).

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Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.

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AWS Certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).

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Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities:

Development (50%):

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Build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.

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Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS).

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Write tested, high-quality code with strong focus on unit/integration testing.

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Ensure CI/CD integration, monitoring, and production readiness.

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Drive system performance and scalability improvements.

Leadership & Delivery (50%):

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Lead a backend team: mentorship, code reviews, and engineering growth.

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Own delivery quality: scope planning, progress tracking, risk mitigation.

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Document and communicate architectural decisions.

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Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and QA.

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Promote best practices in secure development and clean architecture.

Work conditions:

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100% remote position, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

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Competitive salary reflecting your skills and expertise.

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24 days of paid vacation per year to recharge and relax.

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10 days of paid sick leave.

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Educational opportunities.

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Compensation budget for medical and hobby/sport expenses.

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Generous budget for birthdays and anniversaries.

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Online and offline team events.

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A collaborative and innovative work environment with passionate team members.

Hiring process:

Interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist — Technical interview(90 min) — Final Interview with Head of Engineering(45 min) — Reference check — Offer