Tech Lead Java

PALO IT; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,495,000 - 2,057,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology consultancy is seeking a Java Technical Lead to architect and implement high-volume applications. This role requires 6+ years of Java experience and 2+ years in a lead position. Responsibilities include leading software lifecycle activities, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Java and the Spring ecosystem and fluent in English and Spanish.

Servicios

Stimulating working environments

Unique career path

International mobility

Personalized training

Formación

• 6+ years of experience in Java development; 2+ years as Technical Lead.
• Proficient in designing REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud providers.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop enterprise-grade web applications.
• Lead full software lifecycle activities.
• Mentor a team of engineers.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring ecosystem

REST APIs

Microservices

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

CI/CD

English

Spanish

Educación

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Gradle

Descripción del empleo

PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.

• We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, +500 experts from +50 nationalities)
• We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)
• We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence
• We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence

Your Role

As a Java Technical Lead at PALO IT, you will be a critical part of our development team. You will architect and implement high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, delivering high availability and performance. This role goes beyond coding—it's about technical leadership, architectural vision, team mentorship, and translating complex requirements into scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop enterprise-grade web applications with optimal performance and scalability.

Lead full software lifecycle activities: analysis, requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Mentor a team of engineers while maintaining a deep individual contribution.

Champion high coding standards and best practices including TDD, SOLID principles, and CI/CD.

Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to align on user-centric solutions.

Own technical testing, performance planning, deployment pipelines, and drama-free launches.

Understand and guide trade-offs between business and technical goals.

Identify and reduce technical debt proactively; guide others to do the same.

Drive architecture decisions, advocate for sustainable code, and influence best practices.

Participate in cross-functional team discussions, bringing insights to product and engineering alike.

Who You Are

Required Skills & Experience

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

6+ years of experience in Java development; 2+ years as Technical Lead

Expert in Java and Spring ecosystem (Boot, MVC, Security)

Proficient in designing REST APIs and microservices

Strong background in relational and NoSQL databases

Comfortable with containerization, CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Jenkins, Concourse)

Experience with GCP or similar cloud providers

Strong understanding of Oauth2, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, Git (Gitflow), and Netty

Experience working in agile environments with scrum, automated testing, and continuous delivery

Excellent command of English and Spanish

Demonstrated ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code

Experience with Angular 2+

Experience with Reactive Programming and Event-Driven Architecture

Familiarity with Cloud-Native design and financial/payment systems

More About PALO IT

We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:

• Deliver projects with a positive impact
• Train 100% of our workforce on impact
• Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe
• Continuously measure & improve employee happiness

Our clients are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.

What We Offer

• Stimulating working environments
• Unique career path
• International mobility
• Internal R&D projects
• Knowledge sharing
• Personalized training

For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page.