Java Team Lead

We're looking for a Java Team Lead to split their time evenly between hands-on backend development and leading a Java engineering team. You'll build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems while owning delivery quality, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and QA. You'll drive system performance and scalability while championing secure development and clean architecture practices across the team. We build a data-intensive B2B SaaS platform on Java 21, Spring Boot, and AWS.

About the Position

We're seeking a Java Team Lead to manage backend development and lead a Java engineering team, focusing on secure and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

Development (50%)

• Build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS).
• Write tested, high-quality code with a strong focus on unit/integration testing.
• Ensure CI/CD integration, monitoring, and production readiness.
• Drive system performance and scalability improvements.

Leadership & Delivery (50%)

• Lead a backend team: mentorship, code reviews, and engineering growth.
• Own delivery quality: scope planning, progress tracking, risk mitigation.
• Document and communicate architectural decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and QA.
• Promote best practices in secure development and clean architecture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on development experience (Java 21+).
• 2+ years leading a development team.
• Deep practical experience with Spring Boot modules (Web, Security, Data, Messaging).
• Strong knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and backend system design.
• Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).
• Skilled in CI/CD, code quality gates, and automated testing.
• Hands-on with Docker, Linux, and system-level debugging.
• Familiar with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong focus on security best practices: auth, validation, access control.
• Working knowledge of AWS: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager.

Nice to Have

• Experience in designing and operating microservice-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• AWS Certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.

Work Conditions

• 100% remote position, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and expertise.
• 24 days of paid vacation per year to recharge and relax.
• 10 days of paid sick leave.
• Educational opportunities.
• Compensation budget for medical and hobby/sport expenses.
• Generous budget for birthdays and anniversaries.
• Online and offline team events.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with passionate team members.

Hiring Process

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist
2. Technical interview (90 min)
3. Final Interview with Engineering Manager (45 min)
4. Reference check
5. Offer

Department

Engineering

Role

Lead Java Engineer

Locations

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Kharkiv, Ukraine
• Dnipro, Ukraine
• Lviv, Ukraine
• Warszawa, Poland

Remote Status

Fully Remote

Contact

Anna Bahan

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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