Lead Java Developer

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