Lead Software Engineer (Java)

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop software components using a modern microservices architecture
• Share your knowledge as a subject matter expert, guiding the team on cloud-native technologies, Agile methodologies, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to the entire development lifecycle, adhering to best practices and standards for cloud-native applications
• Clearly communicate your work by documenting requirements, code and reports throughout the development process
• Develop high-quality, testable code following clean code principles and SOLID design patterns
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and help team members grow
• Create design, technical and project documentation for long-term success
• Plan and schedule tasks and projects with minimal supervision, driving functionality forward
• Profile existing solutions, identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues to enhance performance and reliability
• Coordinate application deployment activities and ensure smooth transitions to production
• Follow established software development processes and standards for consistency and quality
• Participate in workshops and presentations to propose solutions and address customer needs
• Maintain clear communication with customers, clarifying requirements and addressing any concerns
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders across projects

What Will Make You Shine

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 9-11 years of full-stack development experience
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Native principles (Microservices, RESTful APIs, container deployments, TDD)
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Pair Programming)
• Hands-on experience with:

1. Microsoft Azure
2. Java 11+ & Microservices frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, J2EE, etc.)
3. Testing tools (JUnit, Mockito, WireMock)
4. Messaging (RabbitMQ/Kafka, Spring Cloud Stream)

• Excellent communication (written & verbal)
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Deep understanding of SDLC & Agile Scrum
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Passion for learning new technologies
• Bonus points for:

1. Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
2. Relevant certifications
3. Building & running containerized microservices for Kubernetes

How We Hire

Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EMAKINA:

• Apply and tell us about yourself
• Go through some standard interviews:

1. General interview with a recruiter
2. Technical interview with our technology experts
3. Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager

• Get ready to join the team

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let’s talk anyway and find out more.

It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now!