Java Team Lead
- Location
- Kyiv, Warsaw +7
- Work mode
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Salary
- Not stated
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- 5 Nov 2026
Verified open 7 Nov 2026 · Source: Teamtailor
About the role
We’re looking for a Java Team Lead to split their time evenly between hands-on backend development and leading a Java engineering team. You’ll build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems while owning delivery quality, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and QA. You’ll drive system performance and scalability while championing secure development and clean architecture practices across the team.We build a data-intensive B2B SaaS platform on Java 21, Spring Boot, and AWS.
Requirements:
8+ years of hands-on development experience (Java 21+).
2+ years leading a development team.
Deep practical experience with Spring Boot modules (Web, Security, Data, Messaging).
Strong knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and backend system design.
Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
Experience with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).
Skilled in CI/CD, code quality gates, and automated testing.
Hands-on with Docker, Linux, and system-level debugging.
Familiar with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
Strong focus on security best practices: auth, validation, access control.
Working knowledge of AWS: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager.
Nice to have:
Experience in designing and operating microservice-based architectures.
Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).
Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.
AWS Certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
Responsibilities:
Development (50%):
Build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS).
Write tested, high-quality code with strong focus on unit/integration testing.
Ensure CI/CD integration, monitoring, and production readiness.
Drive system performance and scalability improvements.
Leadership & Delivery (50%):
Lead a backend team: mentorship, code reviews, and engineering growth.
Own delivery quality: scope planning, progress tracking, risk mitigation.
Document and communicate architectural decisions.
Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and QA.
Promote best practices in secure development and clean architecture.
Work conditions:
100% remote position, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Competitive salary reflecting your skills and expertise.
24 days of paid vacation per year to recharge and relax.
10 days of paid sick leave.
Educational opportunities.
Compensation budget for medical and hobby/sport expenses.
Generous budget for birthdays and anniversaries.
Online and offline team events.
A collaborative and innovative work environment with passionate team members.
Hiring process:
✅ Interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist — ✅ Technical interview(90 min) — ✅ Final Interview with Head of Engineering(45 min) — ✅ Reference check — ✅ Offer
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