Lead Java Engineer (Sport)

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Requirements:

• 8+ years of production experience with Java and its ecosystem
• Solid Java knowledge with a strong understanding of JVM internals
• Excellent system design skills, capable of describing, documenting, and implementing complex architectures for scalable systems
• Excellent knowledge of relational database principles, preferably PostgreSQL, with proficiency in query optimization and performance tuning
• Deep understanding of messaging concepts (preferably with the Kafka ecosystem or similar)
• Good understanding of concurrency concepts and principles
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex production issues effectively
• Demonstrated engagement and ownership, taking full responsibility for delivering solutions and driving team success
• Proven ability to conduct effective code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices
• Solid understanding of security best practices, particularly in web and backend development contexts
• Leadership experience, including mentoring team members, facilitating technical discussions, and fostering a collaborative environment
• At least upper-intermediate proficiency in English, with strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance for current and future needs
• Perform thorough code reviews, ensuring best practices, backward compatibility and maintainability of the solution
• Analyze and improve the performance of existing applications, identifying bottlenecks and proposing innovative solutions
• Ensure adherence to best security practices in the development and deployment of solutions
• Serve as the technical bridge between development, QA, and product teams to ensure alignment on solutions and deliverables
• Collaborate with product and project managers to plan iteration scopes and ensure timely delivery
• Be a dependable point of contact for critical decision-making and delivery