Lead Java Software Engineer

• €80,000 - €95,000
• Hybrid working model
• Global OrganisationYour Responsibility

• Lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality digital applications and user experiences.
• Act as technical lead for an agile squad, driving collaboration within the team and across multiple engineering groups.
• Provide hands-on development across full-stack solutions, including front-end applications and backend services.
• Translate complex business requirements into efficient, scalable, and innovative technical solutions.
• Guide architectural decisions and ensure alignment with modern application design patterns and best practices.
• Mentor and support developers, fostering a strong learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional roles including product owners, scrum masters, QA, and architects.
• Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, security, and performance optimization.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and operational stability of applications.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Take ownership of delivery timelines, prioritization, and overall execution of team objectives

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams delivering full-stack solutions.
• Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Core, and RESTful web services.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS/SASS, and related front-end tooling (RxJS, Jest, Storybook, Playwright).
• Experience with API design and management (Swagger, OpenAPI) and integration technologies (e.g., Apache Camel).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, secure coding practices, and test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Maven).
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring, team development, and performance management.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex challenges into scalable solutions.

For more information on this role send your CV to Stephenm@therecruitmentcompany.com