Lead Java/Kotlin Engineer (Statements)

Requirements

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• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, including Spring and solid understanding of concurrency
• Good grasp of algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and at least one major RDBMS; Oracle is a plus
• Comfortable working with Linux and modern SDLC/build tools (Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, JIRA, Jenkins/TeamCity, Artifactory)
• Experience designing features and system‑level architecture in high‑availability, microservice‑based environments
• Practical experience with production support and troubleshooting complex backend systems
• Exposure to Kafka, OpenAPI, or cloud platforms (GCP or similar) is an advantage

What the job involves

• As a Lead Kotlin/Java Engineer, you’ll join our Berlin-based development team and take the lead in designing and implementing backend features. You’ll also support level‑3 production issues when needed
• Your work will be key to delivering the robust, high‑performance backend services that make our Statements application dependable for clients every day
• Shape features. Work closely with business analysts and product managers to clarify requirements and turn them into clear, actionable engineering tasks
• Contribute to architecture. Collaborate with architects to evolve system components and strengthen the technical foundation of the Statements application
• Lead by example. Support and mentor team members, promote solid engineering practices, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Write code. Own features end‑to‑end: design, develop, review, and write unit tests. Document key decisions and APIs
• Support production. Participate in level‑3 support to keep Statements stable, reliable, and fast