Lead Software Engineer - Java 8, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka

Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of engineers to design and develop high-volume Java applications
• Deliver high-quality software solutions through hands-on development and technical leadership
• Collaborate with technical leads, business analysts, and system analysts to define features and user stories
• Take ownership of medium-sized projects/initiatives or multiple components of larger initiatives, with occasional formal team supervision
• Design and implement complex applications, system interfaces, and documentation such as user guides and development guides
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers
• Drive knowledge sharing, contributing to the growth of the team’s technical skills
• Perform code development, reviews, and occasional day-to-day support tasks
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for production support, addressing incidents and troubleshooting problem tickets
• Focus on performance, scalability, and code optimization during development
• Stay aligned with best practices and design principles to ensure system robustness and maintainability

Requirements

• 13+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years in Java development using Core Java, applying SOLID principles, multithreading, and design patterns
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Rest API development
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microservices and Kafka for messaging/streaming
• Familiarity with network stack technologies like GRPC and HTTP/2
• Background in security stack implementations, including OWASP, OAuth, and encryption protocols
• Proficiency in database technologies and SQL for efficient data handling
• Understanding of CI/CD, deployment pipelines, infrastructure practices, and cloud environments
• Capability to conceptualize and implement scalable design and architecture solutions
• Skills in optimizing code for improved performance and maintainability
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Showcase of previous experience handling complex enterprise-grade software projects
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and improving existing systems' performance
• Flexibility to work across cross-functional teams and adapt to dynamic technical environments