Team Lead Java Engineer (Retail)

TL;DR

Team Lead Java Engineer (Retail): Leading a team of developers and managing the full lifecycle of 300+ RESTful microservices with an accent on architecture, solution design, and system reliability. Focus on mentoring team members, enforcing coding best practices, and leveraging AI coding assistants to improve development efficiency and product quality.

Location: Remote

Company

A successful European tech company redefining the used car market through innovative technology and a data-driven approach.

What you will do

• Manage a team of ~5 developers, including 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Own the full lifecycle of 300+ RESTful microservices, from architecture and design to deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute hands-on code and complete technical tasks alongside the team.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce high coding and architecture standards.
• Mentor team members and lead hiring efforts for the team.
• Integrate AI coding assistants to enhance team efficiency and code quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of modern Java programming experience with a focus on clean code.
• At least 2 years of experience leading developer teams and software projects.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Solid understanding of microservice architectures and AWS services like ECS, SQS/SNS, and Lambda.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to balance technical design with business requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• International, open-minded team environment with flat hierarchies.
• Modern tech stack and established development standards.
• Emphasis on open communication, collaboration, and high product quality.