Hiring Lead Software Developer - Java (f/m/d) ! 💻

(Hands-on, No People Management)

🚀 Our client is a Vienna-based IT consulting business, delivering high-quality software solutions and modernization projects for a diverse portfolio of clients, including major players in finance, tech, and insurance. They focus on architectural transformation, scalable system design, and innovative technology solutions. With a collaborative, agile environment, they combine close-knit teams with strategic advisory for clients, fostering independence, learning, and impactful results.

🎯 Want to hear more about the role?

• You’ll be the technical and project lead on software modernization and transformation projects.
• You’ll guide architectural decisions, design and build robust software solutions on top of existing systems, and drive technical execution from inception to delivery.
• You will be a hands-on lead, primarily focused on back-end development in Java/Spring, with some front-end tasks, ensuring a well-rounded full-stack perspective.
• You’ll work with Microservices, cloud-native environments, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
• You’ll contribute to strategic and technical advisory for clients while maximizing project impact.

This is a purely technical and project-based leadership role, focused on delivery and technical excellence rather than line management.

💻 Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Tech leadership experience as a hands-on Full Stack Engineer, primarily back-end focused in Java/Spring (approx. 5-10+ years of experience).
• Hands-on experience with Microservices, cloud-native architectures, and containerization.
• Front-end knowledge in React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Proven experience in software modernization or transformational projects.
• Strong consulting experience, working directly with clients and managing project stakeholders.
• Independent, solution-oriented, and comfortable driving technical decisions.
• Fluent in English, while German is a huge plus.

🔥 Benefits package that awaits you!

• Flexible work setup: Remote work up to 2-3 days a week.
• Training & development: €5,000 annual training budget paid each year for courses, conferences, meet-ups, or certifications of your choice.
• Modern workplace: Choice of hardware and ergonomic setups.
• Agile, low-bureaucracy culture: small teams, high autonomy, and real ownership

💰 Annual package: €85,000-90,000 + €5,000 training budget + benefits on top

If you’re ready to lead technical transformations and make a real impact on complex software systems, apply now and become a key part of this innovative consulting team!