Tech Lead (Java)

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and development.
Define and promote best practices in architecture, coding standards, and system design.
Facilitate technical discussions and drive key architectural decisions.
Design and build scalable distributed systems used by internal and external stakeholders.
Own end-to-end architecture for low-code/no-code platforms and business process solutions.
Ensure systems meet requirements for scalability, security, resiliency, and performance.
Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards across the team.
Identify risks and proactively address technical challenges.
Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Support hiring processes and contribute to building a strong engineering team.
Drive adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
Lead initiatives around automation, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering efficiency.
Conduct technical research and recommend improvements to the technology stack.

9+ years of experience in software engineering (backend or full-stack).
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring ecosystem.
Proven experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
Experience with SQL databases, Hibernate, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka).
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Minimum 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead / Architect).
Proven track record of leading teams and driving architectural decisions.
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting their career growth.
Strong communication skills with fluent English.
Comfortable working in Agile environments.
Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities.
Understanding of enterprise integration patterns (REST APIs, queues, pub-sub).
Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Exposure to frontend technologies (Angular is a plus).

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