Lead Java Developer

Softserve; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoftServe is seeking a senior technical leader to oversee the product's architecture and drive the development team in delivering scalable solutions. You will collaborate with product owners, participate in hands-on coding, and ensure adherence to architectural standards across deployments.

The role requires strong English and Spanish communication, deep Java/Spring expertise, and experience with modern tooling and CI/CD processes in a multinational client environment.

Formación

• Experience building complex business logic-driven applications.
• Proficient with Java 17+, Maven and Spring frameworks.
• Knowledge of databases: MariaDB/PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Strong testing and code coverage practice (JUnit, JaCoCo).
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Kafka, Avro and Schema Registry.
• OpenAPI-first API design and monitoring tools.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee technical aspects of the product and drive strategic initiatives.
• Lead and manage the technical development team as primary technical authority.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to define and prioritize tech backlog and requirements.
• Ensure technical excellence and success of delivered solutions.
• Engage in hands-on coding to resolve complex issues.
• Act as expert on architecture and evolve it continuously.
• Ensure adherence to architecture and update versions as needed.
• Monitor production performance and resolve incidents.
• Drive continuous deployment with rigorous testing (unit, functional, regression).
• Provide guidance to align with architecture and deploy features across environments.
• Manage technical debt and prioritize within development cycles.
• Work with service-oriented architecture to develop complex business solutions.
• Collaborate with the customer and participate in business trips.
• Mentor team on best practices for high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and remove technical obstacles and promote continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

English (Upper-Interm)

Spanish fluency

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on coding

Herramientas

Java 17+

Maven

Spring (IoC, MVC, Data, Security, Boot)

JPA/Hibernate

MariaDB/PostgreSQL

MongoDB

JUnit

JMeter

SpringTest

JaCoCo

Mutation Tests

Git

Kafka

Avro

Schema Registry

OpenAPI

Grafana

SonarQ

Snyk

OpenShift

Docker

Redis

gRPC

Argo CD

OAuth/RBAC/ABAC

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Our client is a top fashion retailer in the world, selling in more than 200 markets online and in over 90 markets offline.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Proficient in developing applications with complex business logic
• Experienced with Java 17+, Maven, and Spring frameworks (IoC, MVC, Data, Security, Spring Boot)
• Knowledgeable in JPA, Hibernate, and databases such as MariaDB/PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Skilled with testing tools like JUnit, JMeter, SpringTest, and code coverage tools (JaCoCo, Mutation Tests)
• Competent in version control using Git
• Versed in Kafka, Avro, and Schema Registry
• Following an API‑first approach using OpenAPI
• Familiar with monitoring and security tools like Grafana, SonarQ, and Snyk
• Experienced with OLAP systems and containerization tools such as OpenShift and Docker
• Knowledgeable about xcskxlj authentication and authorization methods, including OAuth and RBAC/ABAC
• Applying principles of hexagonal architecture
• Familiar with Redis, gRPC, and Argo CD
• Equipped with strong communication and presentation skills
• Effective in conveying concepts and guidelines to development teams and stakeholders
• Fluent in English at an Upper‑Intermediate level
• Fluent in Spanish for daily communication with the client and stakeholders

SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.