Java Technical Lead

About the Position

We are seeking a Java Technical Lead to join our leading technology company in Cluj-Napoca. This role involves designing and maintaining Java-based backend applications and microservices, while guiding and growing the engineering team.

About the Role

Our partner is a leading technology company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, with offices in Oradea and Munich. They have been establishing themselves as an employer of choice for IT professionals passionate about problem-solving through technology.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions: Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications and microservices with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Deliver high-quality code: Implement applications following best practices in clean code, testing, and performance optimization.
• Support modern deployment practices: Work closely with DevOps to containerize and deploy applications and integrate CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage event-driven architecture: Use events to build robust, asynchronous systems that support scalability and decoupled services.
• Optimise data interactions: Design and maintain efficient relational database integrations that ensure data integrity and system responsiveness.
• Contribute to strong engineering standards: Engage in architectural discussions, perform code reviews, and promote best practices.
• Leverage AI code companions: Use intelligent development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality standards.
• Mentor and grow the team: Guide engineers through mentoring, coaching, onboarding, and knowledge sharing, creating a safe and collaborative working environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Good knowledge of Java 17 and associated patterns: SOLID principles, design patterns, and layered or ports-and-adapters architecture.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST web services.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Oracle DB, GitLab, and Kubernetes or similar.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit, JMeter, and ArchUnit.
• Regular and responsible use of AI tools to improve productivity and quality of outcomes, including structuring effective prompts and critically validating outputs.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including debugging and source control.
• Strong communication and consulting skills: client interaction, pre-sales support, solution design, estimations, and building trust.
• Advanced English language skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work options in Cluj-Napoca
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

About the Company

Our partner is a leading technology company with a strong focus on digital transformation. They provide tailored IT services to major brands in Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, and Automotive. With more than 700 IT professionals in its 13+ Competency Areas, the company fosters a distinctive people-first culture that enables their people to thrive, their clients’ business to evolve, and end-users to succeed.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply with your updated CV and cover letter.

Contact Information:

Adelina Dinu

Technical Recruiter

[email protected]

Published on September 14th, 2026.