Lead Software Engineer (Java & AWS)

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Requirements:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Java development.
• Proven track record (2+ years) as a Technical Lead or Architect.
• Solid experience in breaking down monolithic Java applications into microservices.
• Extensive experience with AWS, particularly EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in microservice architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native design patterns.
• Practical knowledge of modern DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Experience with frontend technologies, ideally React, is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices including OOP, design patterns, REST APIs (OpenAPI, Swagger).
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka is preferred.
• Familiarity with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and a collaborative approach.
• Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of our existing Java monolithic application to microservices on AWS EKS.
• Define, document, and implement technical solutions, ensuring high scalability, security, and maintainability standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with product teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment and effective execution of migration objectives.
• Mentor, guide, and manage a dedicated engineering team, providing technical leadership and support.
• Establish and enforce best practices around microservices architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD processes.
• Actively participate in coding, architecture reviews, and implementation when necessary.
• Continuously evaluate technology options and drive improvements to add value to our products and services.