Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Java with Spring Boot to design and develop robust, scalable backend solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java technologies, microservices architecture and cloud platforms, while contributing to architectural decisions and ensuring high standards of quality, security and reliability.
Responsibilities
Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
Architect and implement microservices-based solutions deployed on cloud platforms
Build and integrate RESTful APIs to connect backend services with frontend applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering team members
Contribute to architectural decisions ensuring solutions meet quality, security, reliability and compliance standards
Apply best practices in Agile and DevOps throughout the software development lifecycle
Manage CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery processes
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack
Work with containerization and orchestration tools to deploy and manage services
Requirements
10+ years of hands-on experience in design and development using Java 21, Quarkus and Java/JEE
Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Security and JUnit
Knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, Sybase and PL/SQL
Background in microservices architecture, Azure Cloud and Serverless
Proficiency in Kubernetes with a good understanding of pods, containers, services and Istio
Experience working with Docker and Redis
Skills in RESTful APIs and integrating backend with frontend
Familiarity with Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
Nice to have
Understanding of UI technologies including HTML5, CSS3 and React (including Hooks)
Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience with performance tuning and DevOps
Capability to implement UX designs into responsive, scalable and maintainable UI solutions following industry standards and patterns