Lead Java Full Stack Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance full-stack applications using the provided technology stack.
• Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope and technical requirements.
• Drive the architecture, design, and best practices for microservices, leveraging Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and reactive programming paradigms.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, integrate with various data sources (SQL and NoSQL), and ensure seamless service communication using REST, gRPC, and Kafka.
• Lead frontend development using Angular 19, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript to create intuitive, responsive SPAs.
• Ensure high quality through rigorous testing with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, and related tools.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines employing Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and related tools to automate deployments.
• Implement monitoring and tracing solutions (Dynatrace, Log Scale) for system health and performance.
• Mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and Agile development environment.
• Maintain code quality, security, and performance standards; conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate on DevOps and cloud infrastructure optimization using Red Hat OpenShift and Tetrate Service Mesh.
• Manage project documentation and issue tracking via Jira and Confluence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java full-stack development.
• Extensive experience with Java 21 and core Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Webflux, Security, Batch, Cloud).
• Strong front-end skills with Angular 19, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful services and integrating with various databases: Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch.
• Experience working with messaging platforms like Apache Kafka and service communication protocols such as REST and gRPC.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Hands-on experience with cloud and infrastructure platforms, particularly Red Hat OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Log Scale.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Tetrate Service Mesh.
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and distributed systems patterns.
• Experience with API gateways, service meshes, and container orchestration.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience.

Benefits & Perks

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business with access to over 5000 courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from FinLabs and CoE groups.
• Access to cutting-edge projects at leading tier-one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.