Lead Java Engineer for an eCommerce & Distribution company

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on Java (Spring), software and system architecture.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing development teams (hiring, training, setting KPIs, running sprints, and ensuring delivery).
• Strong architectural and system design expertise, including experience in improving and scaling backend infrastructure.
• Proficient in Cloud (GCP ideally), Microservices & event-driven architecture, Docker and Infrastructure as code.
• Deep understanding of business logic in eCommerce, ensuring that technical decisions align with company goals.
• Experience with auditing and optimizing backend systems, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Hands-on coding experience, with the ability to review code, conduct check-ins, and improve development processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions, challenge inefficiencies, and drive improvements within the team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, prioritizing output over perfectionism.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP) and setting up DevOps processes.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the software development team (10 engineers) by managing sprints, assigning tasks, and ensuring effective collaboration.
• Overseeing backend architecture and making high-level decisions to improve system efficiency and scalability.
• Conducting regular code reviews and performance audits, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Improving development workflows, setting clear KPIs, and driving faster delivery cycles.
• Collaborating with the CEO and stakeholders to align technical development with business objectives.
• Ensuring smooth communication across the team, encouraging open discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Driving continuous improvement, identifying weaknesses in existing processes and implementing better solutions.