Lead Java Technology Lead

We are seeking a Lead Technology Lead to guide a Scrum team in designing and delivering secure backend services, microservices, and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Scrum team on technical decisions, delivery approach, and engineering standards
• Design secure backend services and define REST API contracts and integration patterns
• Build backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka
• Develop, enhance, and maintain production code with a focus on stability and performance
• Conduct code review and enforce best practices for maintainability and reliability
• Write unit tests and drive test coverage and quality improvements
• Estimate work, plan deliveries, and contribute to Scrum ceremonies and planning sessions
• Mentor developers, unblock the team, and support knowledge sharing across peers
• Study existing codebases and improve solutions while preserving business-critical behavior

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience designing and developing backend services and REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production
• Strong technology leadership skills to lead a Scrum team from a technical perspective
• Strong microservices architecture knowledge including service design and integration patterns
• Strong Apache Kafka experience for event-driven communication and messaging
• Strong secure services design experience including secure API design and development
• Strong data modeling skills and understanding of application architecture across tiers
• Solid DevOps and QA experience including CI practices and quality gates
• Strong estimation and planning skills for development tasks and delivery commitments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing collaboration
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency
• Nice to have APIs and Integration experience across internal and external systems
• Nice to have Code Review leadership and coaching experience
• Nice to have GitHub Copilot or GenAI-assisted development experience
• Nice to have Solution Architecture experience including end-to-end design and documentation
• Nice to have Financial services domain experience