Tech Lead, Java, Spring Boot – FinTech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Assume technical ownership of your domain, overseeing everything from architecture to production operations.

• Define target architectures and make informed decisions regarding architecture and build versus buy options.

• Establish technical standards for the Java/Spring Boot and Angular/TypeScript ecosystems.

• Challenge current solutions and evolve systems in a strategic manner.

• Collaborate closely with Product and stakeholders to translate business goals into technical strategies.

• Assess requirements critically and provide transparency regarding dependencies and risks.

• Evaluate the potential of AI and incorporate it where it adds true value.

• Take ownership of the technical perspective throughout discovery and delivery phases, emphasizing architecture, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Uphold code and quality standards to ensure fast and reliable releases.

• Identify structural weaknesses early on to ensure stability, maintainability, and transparency in production operations.

• Empower experienced developers through mentorship, feedback, and shared technical standards.

• Deliver open, clear, and inspiring technical leadership, especially during times of change.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in developing complex software systems and providing technical leadership, such as a Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer.

• Strong intuition for architecture, system design, and making sustainable technical decisions within established system landscapes.

• Experience in collaborating with Product and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical tasks.

• Several years of experience with Java/Spring Boot.

• Ideally possess knowledge of TypeScript/Angular.

• Proficient in APIs, integrations, distributed systems, and CI/CD practices.

• Experience in software development for production environments.

• High standards for code quality, clear technical principles, and thorough test coverage.

• Solid understanding of stability, scalability, and maintainability in production operations.

• Interest in pragmatically adopting new technologies and meaningfully integrating AI into products.

• At least business-fluent proficiency in German (C1), both written and spoken.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Fully remote: Work from the office or entirely remotely.

• Holacratic self-organization without traditional hierarchies.

• Cross-functional collaboration.

• Agile working methodologies.

• Modern office building located in the heart of Berlin.

• State-of-the-art hardware.

• Ergonomic office equipment.

• Fitness area available.

• Complimentary beverages, fruit, and snacks.

• No dress code.

• A culture of mutual respect and appreciation.

• High level of social competence within the team.