Java Team Lead

We’re seeking a Java Team Lead for a fully remote position who will combine hands-on backend development (50%) with strong technical leadership (50%). You’ll lead a team of five engineers, take ownership of architectural decisions and delivery quality, and stay actively involved in coding while promoting high engineering standards and best practices.

The product is a cloud-based platform focused on optimizing digital outreach workflows and enhancing business development processes through intelligent automation, built to operate at scale and deliver reliable, high-performance backend services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Hands-on Development (50%)

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Java 17+/21 and Spring Boot.
• Own development of key modules, complex business logic, and integrations.
• Design and implement REST APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS or similar).
• Deliver production-ready code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage.
• Ensure proper CI/CD integration, observability, and operational readiness.
• Drive performance optimization and system scalability improvements.

Leadership & Delivery (50%)

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers through code reviews and technical coaching.
• Make and document key architectural and technical decisions.
• Take full responsibility for delivery quality, timelines, and risk management.
• Work closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA).
• Promote clean architecture, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement culture.

What we expect from you:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 17+/21 preferred)
• Strong practical expertise with Spring Boot (Web, Security, Data, Messaging)
• Deep understanding of: Java concurrency and multithreading.
• Backend system architecture and design principles.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (SNS/SQS or similar).
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Linux environments.
• Experience working with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM) — preferred.
• Experience building and maintaining high-load SaaS systems.
• Strong background in mentoring, code reviews, and technical guidance.
• Solid understanding of secure development practices (authentication, authorization, validation, access control).
• English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher.

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing and operating microservices-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed clusters).
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

We offer:

• Opportunity to work in a Top-employee company (DOU 2025).
• Interesting projects and challenges that accelerate professional and personal growth.
• Work with a creative, proactive, and empathic team.
• Comfortable, stylish office in Kyiv with generator/battery backup.
• Minimal bureaucracy, regular feedback, and team support.
• Equal salary, medical insurance, paid courses.
• Team-building events: parties, online activities, picnics, and more.