Lead Software Engineer – Java

Werben HR; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 178,643,000 - 267,965,000; Full time

Job summary

Werben HR is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Buenos Aires hybrid position to own critical software solutions and drive architectural design across platforms. You will mentor teams, deliver secure production code, and push automation for reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, deep Java/Spring Boot/Hibernate expertise, and a strong SDLC background with CI/CD practices. Join us to shape scalable, secure tech products for global use.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced knowledge of software development with Java, including experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software architecture and promoting best software engineering practices.
• Practical experience with SQL and databases design such as Oracle or other relational databases.
• Experience building API services with REST and GraphQL.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST

GraphQL

SQL

Oracle

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you canpush the limits of what's possible.As a Lead Software Engineer within Global Technology Infrastructure Platforms Team, youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities:

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development,testing, and operational stability
• Advanced knowledge of software development with Java, including experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Demonstrated proficiency in software architecture and promoting best software engineering practices.
• Practical experience with SQL and databases design such as Oracle or other relational databases.
• Experience building API services with REST and GraphQL.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (React)
• Knowledge of Generative AI, vector stores, LLMs and RAG
• Backend development experience with Python using frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Experiences with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch or MongoDB.
• Practical cloud native experience, AWS.
• Familiarity with reporting solutions like QlikSense.

Location, CABA Hybrid Position