Java Team Lead

INSCALE; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

JYSK is seeking a Java Team Leader to guide a backend team in a move to event-driven, microservice architecture. You will align Java solutions with architecture, drive planning, and secure delivery across prioritized projects.

You will collaborate with architects and stakeholders to shape the platform and support store cash registers. Must have 8+ years Java, 5+ years Spring Boot, SQL experience, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with Java.
• 5+ years of experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with SQL and data modeling.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team working on core backend services that generate billions in revenue.
• Develop the JYSK architecture in collaboration with architects and stakeholders.
• Drive delivery planning and track project milestones.
• Mentor and develop team members' leadership skills.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

Stakeholders

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Become a part of JYSK, one of the world’s largest retail chains!

As a Java Team Leader, you will participate in projects to ensure alignment with the current Java solutions and to ensure the planning of activities within the team. You will also take on the overall responsibility of the applications and that they are developed within the set guidelines and architecture.

The project is currently moving into an event-driven, headless, microservice architecture and expanding the platform to also support store cash registers. You will take a big part in securing the completion and direction of this.

It's a process of making highly scalable software that powers the continued growth of JYSK, and you will play a key part in this:

• You will lead a team working with the heart of our backend that generates billions in revenue
• You will develop the JYSK architecture in close cooperation with other team leaders, architects, and stakeholders
• You will develop your leadership skills
• You will be leading the people working on the most prioritized project in the JYSK portfolio

Must Have Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with Java
• 5+ years working with Spring Boot
• Experience with SQL
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Cloud Native engineering
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with senior development team members on technical design and decision-making

Soft Skills Requirements:

• Proactively solution oriented (Nothing is lost in the cracks)
• Contribute to the smooth and accurate planning of work and setting of project goals/milestones
• Experience leading development teams
• Always on the ball
• Displays maturity and loyalty to the processes, organization, and decisions
• Dares and wants to challenge status quo
• Keeping cool and taking qualified decisions under pressure
• Is very adept at managing own time and priorities
• Collaboration and help-seeking are seen as strengths
• Great people skills and are motivated to lead a team of java developers

Remarks:

• 3 times a week work from Lisbon office (Avenida da Liberdade, Nr. 36, 7th floor, Lisbon)
• 2 days a week from home.

Compensation (gross monthly salary): €5,050 - €6,000. The role is typically placed around €5,600 gross/monthly, depending on the experience and scope.

Final placement within the band is determined by objective assessment against role requirements.