Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring, Rest API, Microservices, Kafka

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Lead Software Engineer

with expertise in building secure, scalable, back-end services using Java, Spring, REST APIs, microservices, and Kafka, to lead development teams and contribute to innovative software solutions. If you are passionate about creating robust systems and collaborating across teams in an Agile environment, this is the role for you.Join our team and lead from the front as you drive impactful backend solutions in a collaborative and challenging development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain back-end code for scalable, secure architecture
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservice-based solutions
• Perform unit testing and ensure code coverage meets required standards
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and QA to facilitate continuous delivery and integration
• Follow Agile methodologies, actively participate in SCRUM ceremonies, and contribute to sprint planning and task estimation
• Build event-driven solutions using Kafka and design efficient data models
• Mentor junior developers and ensure knowledge sharing within the team
• Analyze legacy codebases, understand, and migrate or enhance as necessary
• Use strong object-oriented design patterns for new and existing projects
• Troubleshoot issues in a production environment and provide root cause analysis
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of hands-on development experience
• 5+ years of experience with Java and Spring Framework
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and implementing microservice architectures
• Background in multithreading and an object-oriented design paradigm
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit tests using TDD practices
• Showcase of experience with IBM DB2 or similar relational databases
• Flexibility to understand and analyze existing code with minimal guidance
• Capability to work with Agile methodologies and modern CI/CD pipeline practices
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, including Kafka
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level)
  

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Spring Batch and Spring Integration for advanced backend operations
• Background in API-first design using Java Microservice Infrastructure
• Proficiency in TDD, BDD methodologies, and Java 17
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services and WebLogic application server environments
• Understanding of React