Lead with Innovation as a Java Software Technical Leader

Are you a seasoned Java expert ready to take the lead? Our partner is seeking a Java Software Technical Leader to drive innovation, mentor teams, and shape technical solutions in a hybrid role in Bucharest (1 day/week at the office).

🚀 Lead and inspire tech teams building a global e-commerce platform impacting millions. 💡 Drive technical strategy, architecture, and high-performance solutions. 📈 Establish and grow a new IT Software Hub for a renowned omnichannel company.

Be part of something big—build, innovate, and lead in a dynamic, collaborative environment with flexibility for work-life balance.

🔗 Ready to make an impact? Let’s connect!

Main tasks

• Technical Leadership: Lead the development team, own technical requirements, and ensure high-quality implementation.
• Agile Collaboration: Shape agile processes and contribute to backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• End-to-end Development: Work across a full tech stack (Angular, React, or Vue.js, Java, MS SQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines).
• Architecture & Design: Continuously improve system architecture, aligning with technical and business goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Represent the team in meetings, track progress, and align roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Code Excellence: Deliver clean, secure, high-quality code through TDD, pair programming, and code reviews.
• Problem-solving: Address complex challenges with innovative, practical solutions.
• Mentorship: Guide and empower team members to excel and collaborate effectively.
• Innovation: Dedicate time to creative projects during iteration.

Your profile

• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience in software development and architecture.
• At least 2+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• Proficiency in  Java, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Familiarity with at least one front-end tech such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD automation, object-relational databases, and SQL scripting.
• Knowledge of microservice architecture and cloud development (preferably on GCP).
• Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and GKE.
• Experience working in agile environments, such as SCRUM or KANBAN.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering team collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Innovative problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• A degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.