Technical Lead – Full Stack Java Developer

Position Purpose
Seeking an experienced Technical Lead Full Stack Java Developer to lead and drive the development of scalable and high-performance software solutions. As a Technical Lead, candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire development lifecycle, providing technical direction, and mentoring a team of engineers. This role requires hands-on expertise in full-stack Java development, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record in delivering complex enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of full-stack solutions using Java and modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and business analysts to define technical requirements and project roadmaps.
• Oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure back-end systems using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related frameworks.
• Develop dynamic and responsive front-end user interfaces using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Architect and implement microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability across both front-end and back-end components.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Drive Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues while ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve team productivity and product performance.

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, with expertise in Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.
• Proven experience in developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Hands-on experience with databases: SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud-native services.
• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices.
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and system monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on delivering results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze requirements, estimate timelines, and deliver projects on schedule.
• A proactive and innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on full-stack Java development.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or technical lead role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality software solutions.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, monitoring).
• Exposure to security best practices and tools.
• Experience with domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architectures.

Primary Skill - Java, Spring, Spring boot, Angular and SQL

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Communication skills - oral & written
• Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

• Analytical Ability
• Ability to develop others & improve their skills
• Ability to develop and adapt a process

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 7 years

Other/Specific Qualifications

Java, Spring, Spring boot, Angular and SQL