Tech Lead (Java)

We are hiring on behalf of our client – a global financial services organization recognized for its premium service, deep domain expertise, and strong technology-driven approach. The company partners with clients, helping them solve complex challenges across investor services and capital markets.

Technical Expertise:

• 9+ years of experience in software engineering (backend or full-stack).
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring ecosystem.
• Proven experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases, Hibernate, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead / Architect).
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving architectural decisions.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting their career growth.

Collaboration & Mindset:

• Strong communication skills with fluent English.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments.
• Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities.

Domain & Additional Knowledge:

• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns (REST APIs, queues, pub-sub).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Exposure to frontend technologies (Angular is a plus).

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and development.
• Define and promote best practices in architecture, coding standards, and system design.
• Facilitate technical discussions and drive key architectural decisions.
• Design and build scalable distributed systems used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Own end-to-end architecture for low-code/no-code platforms and business process solutions.
• Ensure systems meet requirements for scalability, security, resiliency, and performance.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards across the team.
• Identify risks and proactively address technical challenges.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Support hiring processes and contribute to building a strong engineering team.
• Drive adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
• Lead initiatives around automation, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering efficiency.
• Conduct technical research and recommend improvements to the technology stack.