Lead Java Architect & Tech Team Leader

Softserve; Gijón; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoftServe in Gijón, Asturias, is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive technical direction, oversee the development team, and deliver robust solutions for a world‑class fashion retailer.

You will own architecture, collaborate with the Product Owner, contribute hands‑on coding, and ensure quality through tests and CI/CD in OpenShift and Docker environments, with daily Spanish and English communication.

Formación

• Proficient in developing applications with complex business logic.
• Extensive Java 17+ experience and hands-on coding skills.
• Experience with Maven and Spring Frameworks (IoC, MVC, Data, Security, Spring Boot).
• Knowledgeable in JPA/Hibernate and databases like MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Familiar with testing tools like JUnit, JMeter, SpringTest and code coverage tools (JaCoCo, Mutation Tests).
• Git version control experience.
• Kafka, Avro, and Schema Registry knowledge.
• OpenAPI/API-first approach.
• Monitoring/security tools such as Grafana, SonarQube, and Snyk.
• OpenShift and Docker containerization experience.
• OAuth, RBAC/ABAC authentication methods.
• Hexagonal architecture principles.
• Redis, gRPC, and Argo CD familiarity.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• English (Upper-Intermediate) and Spanish for daily client communication.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the technical aspects of the product and drive strategic initiatives to enhance the solution over time.
• Lead and manage the technical development team, serving as the primary technical authority.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to define and prioritize the technical aspects of the product backlog and requirements.
• Ensure technical excellence and success of delivered solutions.
• Engage in hands-on coding to address complex issues within the system under development.
• Act as a primary expert on technological architecture, contributing to its continuous development and enhancement.
• Ensure the solution adheres to the established architecture and is consistently updated to the latest versions.
• Monitor and ensure smooth application performance in the production environment, proactively resolving user-reported incidents.
• Facilitate continuous deployment processes, adhering to rigorous testing protocols including unit, functional, and regression tests.
• Provide technical support and guidance to align with the overarching architecture.
• Assist in deploying functionalities across various environments.
• Manage technical debt and drive its prioritization within development cycles.
• Work with service-oriented architecture and develop complex business solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the customer, including participating in business trips.
• Advocate for and mentor team members on best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and eliminate technical obstacles, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Java 17+

Maven

Spring Frameworks

JPA/Hibernate

MariaDB

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

JUnit

Git

Kafka

OpenAPI

OpenShift

Docker

Hexagonal Architecture

Redis

gRPC

English (Upper-Intermediate)

Spanish (Fluent)

Herramientas

Schema Registry

Grafana

Snyk

SonarQube

Descripción del empleo

SoftServe in Gijón, Asturias, is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive technical direction, oversee the development team, and deliver robust solutions for a world‑class fashion retailer.

You will own architecture, collaborate with the Product Owner, contribute hands‑on coding, and ensure quality through tests and CI/CD in OpenShift and Docker environments, with daily Spanish and English communication.