Lead Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Backend Developer to guide a team of developers in delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, including technical coaching, task coordination, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee backend development tasks across the team.
• Collaborate with the architect on low-level design decisions.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship to developers.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and testing strategies.
• Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented team environment.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Team player with the ability to lead by example.
• Self-organized and capable of managing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient in Java 11+ and Maven 3.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Batch.
• Familiarity with Spring JPA and SQL Server.
• Experience using REST clients with Feign.
• Proficient in Git for version control.
• Understanding of RESTful architecture.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a microservices environment.
• Familiarity with Node Package Manager (npm) and Angular CLI.
• Knowledge of TDD/BDD practices using Cucumber and Spring Cloud Contract.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Angular 8 or 9.
• Exposure to OAuth2/OpenID Connect for authentication.
• Familiarity with Kafka and Drools.
• Experience building web portals.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Karma, Jasmine, Cypress/Protractor, and jsMockito.