Lead Java Software Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Java Software Engineer (Backend Development): Lead and mentor software engineers while designing, developing, and maintaining backend Java EE applications for large-scale transformation projects with an accent on technical analysis, documentation, and integration. Focus on leading teams, building robust backend services, and supporting early life software maintenance.

Location: Hybrid in Thessaloniki, Greece

Company

hirify.global is a European technology company dedicated to responsible digitalisation, building innovative and inclusive solutions for public and private organizations across Europe.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a group of software engineers
• Design, develop, and maintain backend Java EE web applications
• Participate in technical analysis, documentation, implementation, and integration of applications
• Test and manage early life support of core software tools
• Collaborate within agile teams on large-scale transformation projects for global clients

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with JEE applications, SQL, RESTful and SOAP web services
• Team leading experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot
• Experience with JPA or Hibernate
• Experience with Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience with NoSQL databases

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model in a modern environment
• Seamless onboarding with a buddy system
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Health and life insurance program
• Meal and commuting allowance
• Well-being activities on premises
• Continuous learning opportunities with unlimited access to Udemy for Business and ad-hoc trainings
• Personalized development plan for career growth