Java Technical Lead (Backend)

TL;DR

Java Technical Lead (Backend): Leading and mentoring a backend team of senior developers, taking ownership of ICS core components and API design, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. Focus on architectural leadership, hands-on production stabilization, and bridging the gap between high-level architecture and implementation.

Location: Fully Remote (Globally)

Company

Avenga is one of the largest software development companies in the world, operating globally and providing a full spectrum of services.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a backend team of two Senior Developers.
• Take responsibility for the backend architecture of ICS core components and API design.
• Be accountable for technical quality, security standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with DevOps on HA/DR and infrastructure.
• Sync with Data/Integration teams.
• Provide technical guidance during UAT, Go-Live, and certification phases.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in SW development and design at a lead or senior level.
• Java 17 (ideally 21) mastery and deep understanding of the JVM.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 3.x, including REST API design, Actuator, and complex exception handling.
• Comfortable with modular monoliths, understanding idempotency, retries, and clear separation of concerns.
• Strong grasp of mTLS (certificates, keystore/truststore) and OWASP security principles.
• Proficient in both REST and SOAP, with specific experience in XML processing (JAXB, XSD).
• Experience with production troubleshooting and monitoring (Nagios-compatible endpoints).
• Ability to effectively coordinate with DevOps, Data teams, and external technical stakeholders (OPAP).
• Technical English is a must.

Nice to have

• Czech or Slovak language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Pleasant working environment and stable background in a global software development company.
• Space to work independently and creatively with opportunities to learn new things.
• High quality hardware and software, access to the latest technologies.
• Opportunities to improve language skills with a major global player.
• Quality support in your development thanks to a wide range of internal and external training courses.
• Benefits such as life insurance, pension contribution, EN/DE/ES lessons, MultiSport card, sick days, and meal allowance.
• Hybrid remote work after mutual agreement.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment with equal opportunities.

Hiring process

• Application submission and review by the team.
• Talent Acquisition Interview to discuss goals and learn about the company.
• Technical Interview to dive into expertise, problem-solving, and thinking.
• Customer Interview (for some roles) for alignment and mutual understanding.
• Job Offer upon successful match.
• Welcome to the team and commencement of the journey.