Tech Lead – Java & AWS

Datamatics Technologies; Islamabad; Hybrid; PKR 33,269,000 - 49,903,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies in Gothenburg, Sweden is seeking an experienced Tech Lead who can bridge hands-on software development and software architecture. The role is split about 50% between architecture and development, requiring strong communication and collaboration with domain architects, developers and the wider DevOps organization.

You will join a diverse team working in two-week sprints and ten-week program increments with four teams and ~24 people.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Java backend with Tech Lead responsibilities.
• Hands-on software architecture and cloud experience.
• Hands-on with development while leading.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the development team.
• Balance hands-on coding with architecture and design responsibilities.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot backend services.
• Contribute to microservices and AWS serverless solutions.
• Work with TypeScript as part of application development.
• Collaborate with domain architects, developers and DevOps professionals.
• Participate in code reviews and CI/CD practices.
• Promote TDD and high-quality engineering.

Skills

Tech Lead

Team Lead

Java Backend

Spring Boot

TypeScript

AWS

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

GitHub

Asynchronous

Unix/Linux

TDD

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile/Scrum/SAFe/Kanban

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / IT

Graduation / Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

AWS CDK

AWS CodePipeline

GitHub Actions

Job description

Tech Lead – Java & AWS

Gothenburg, Sweden | Hybrid | Senior / Tech Lead

Work Mode

Experience

Education

Hybrid, mainly office-based

8+ years relevant experience

Minimum Graduation / Bachelor’s Degree

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead who can bridge hands‑on software development and software architecture. The role is split approximately 50% between architecture and 50% between software development, requiring strong communication and close collaboration with domain architects, developers and the wider DevOps organization. You will join a diverse team working in two‑week sprints and ten‑week program increments within a domain of four teams and approximately 24 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, direction and guidance to the development team.

• Balance hands‑on software development with software architecture and solution design responsibilities.

• Design, develop and maintain high‑quality backend services primarily using Java and Spring Boot.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure solutions align with the broader domain architecture.

• Design and develop microservices‑based and AWS serverless solutions.

• Work with TypeScript as part of application development.

• Collaborate closely with domain architects, developers, DevOps professionals and other stakeholders.

• Participate in technical discussions, solution design, code reviews and development activities.

• Design and work with SQL and NoSQL data solutions.

• Develop and support asynchronous application components and distributed systems.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, GitHub‑based development and modern DevOps practices.

• Promote Test‑Driven Development (TDD), maintainability and high‑quality engineering practices.

• Work effectively in Unix/Linux environments and Agile delivery models including Scrum, SAFe and Kanban.

• Support reliable, maintainable and scalable software solutions while communicating technical concepts clearly across teams.

Must‑Have Skills

• Proven experience in Tech Lead or Team Lead roles

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Advanced Java backend development

• Spring Boot

• TypeScript

• AWS, particularly serverless services and development

• Microservices architecture, design and related software architecture concepts

• Database skills covering SQL and NoSQL

• GitHub

• Asynchronous programming

• Unix / Linux

• Test‑Driven Development (TDD)

• CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Agile ways of working, including Scrum, SAFe and/or Kanban

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Automotive industry experience

• Automotive connectivity / connected applications experience

• AWS CDK

• AWS CodePipeline

• Docker

• Additional serverless development experience

• Understanding of scalability and experience with load testing

• Application profiling and performance optimization

Education

• Minimum: Graduation / Bachelor’s Degree.

• Preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.

• Strong background in Java backend development with demonstrable Tech Lead / Team Lead responsibilities.

• Hands‑on experience with software architecture, cloud‑based applications and modern DevOps delivery.

• Must be comfortable remaining hands‑on with development rather than working solely in an architectural or managerial capacity.

Working Environment

• Location: Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden

• Work setup: Hybrid, with work expected to be performed mainly from the office

• Delivery model: DevOps / Agile

• Sprint cadence: Two‑week sprints

• Domain structure: Four teams and approximately 24 people