Lead Java Developer

Softserve; Soria; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoftServe seeks a senior technical leader to oversee architecture and drive product excellence for a global fashion retailer. You will guide backend teams, define technical roadmaps, and stay hands‑on to resolve complex issues while collaborating with a product owner and customers in Europe.

The role requires strong Java/Spring expertise, OpenShift, Kafka and modern data stores, plus vivid mentoring and travel to client sites as needed.

Formación

• Experience with building applications with complex business logic.
• Proficient in Java 17+, Maven, and Spring (IoC, MVC, Data, Security, Spring Boot).
• Knowledgeable in JPA/Hibernate and databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Skilled with testing tools like JUnit and JMeter and code coverage tools (JaCoCo, mutation tests).
• Version control using Git and OpenAPI-first API design.

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+

Spring Frameworks

Maven

Hibernate/JPA

OpenShift/Docker

Kafka/Schema Registry

OpenAPI

Git

Testing (JUnit/JMeter)

Hexagonal Architecture

English (Upper-Intermediate)

Herramientas

OpenShift

Docker

Kafka

Avro/Schema Registry

Git

JUnit/JMeter

Spring Boot

MariaDB/PostgreSQL

MongoDB

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 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.