Senior Java Architect & Tech Lead - Hands-On & Strategy

SoftServe; As Catro Rúas; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoftServe seeks an experienced Senior Java Architect to oversee complex business logic development and lead the technical strategy for a major fashion retailer. You will guide a development team, define the technical backlog with the Product Owner, and ensure architectural integrity across deployments.

The role combines hands-on coding with high-level architectural oversight, focusing on modern Java ecosystems, OpenShift, and secure, scalable solutions. Travel to client sites may be required.

Formación

• Proficient in developing applications with complex business logic.
• Experience 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.
• Fluent in English at an Upper-Intermediate level, and fluent in Spanish for daily communication with client and stakeholders.

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

Complex business logic

Team leadership

Technical communication

Spanish communication

Herramientas

OpenShift

Docker

Kafka

Avro

Schema Registry

OpenAPI

Grafana

Snyk

gRPC

Argo CD

Redis

Descripción del empleo

SoftServe seeks an experienced Senior Java Architect to oversee complex business logic development and lead the technical strategy for a major fashion retailer. You will guide a development team, define the technical backlog with the Product Owner, and ensure architectural integrity across deployments.

The role combines hands-on coding with high-level architectural oversight, focusing on modern Java ecosystems, OpenShift, and secure, scalable solutions. Travel to client sites may be required.