Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer

About the Position

Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer

Lead technical excellence while architecting and delivering scalable Java solutions that power our next-generation gaming platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence
• Lead code reviews and establish best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables across the engineering team
• Optimize database performance and design robust data solutions, particularly with PostgreSQL and query optimization
• Architect and maintain messaging systems using Kafka or similar technologies to handle high-volume data streams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, taking full ownership of system reliability and performance
• Facilitate technical discussions and foster collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Extensive production experience with Java and deep understanding of JVM internals and ecosystem
• Strong system design capabilities with proven ability to document and implement complex architectures
• Advanced knowledge of relational database principles, PostgreSQL expertise, and performance tuning skills
• Solid grasp of messaging concepts, ideally with Kafka ecosystem experience
• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and strong understanding of concurrency principles and security best practices
• Leadership experience with team mentoring and upper-intermediate English proficiency for stakeholder communication

Tech Stack

• Java 25
• Spring Boot 4
• Google Cloud Platform:
  • Kubernetes
  • Kafka
  • AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
  • Spanner
• Ebean ORM
• Flyway
• Redis
• Quartz
• Websockets
• Retool
• Test Containers
• Locust for perf testing
• Jenkins/ArgoCD
• ELK/Sentry/Grafana
• Jira/Confluence/Slack/Bitbucket

Why You'll Love It

You'll thrive in our high-pace, high-growth environment where continuous learning meets real impact. Take ownership of cutting-edge technology solutions while working in an ego-free, collaborative culture that values your input and recognizes your contributions. Every line of code you write directly shapes the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide, giving your work genuine purpose and meaning. Plus, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work in ways that suit you while being rewarded for the tangible results you deliver.

About the Company

Patrianna

Patrianna is a fast-scaling product development company headquartered in Gibraltar, with a dynamic, global team powering our growth. We operate at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building innovative solutions that shape the future of social gaming and deliver outstanding experiences to millions of players worldwide.

We're driven by speed, ambition, and bold ideas. At our core, we're product creators and problem-solvers who thrive in a high-performance environment. We're looking for exceptional talent-smart, adaptable, and motivated individuals eager to make an impact, scale business functions at pace, and continuously improve.

We hire based on skills, drive, and ideas-nothing else. Your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, or educational path will never be a barrier to joining us. We also welcome candidates from non-traditional career journeys and value diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Diversity fuels our innovation, collaboration, and growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work and thrive.