Lead Java Developer

Altimetrik is a digital enablement company. We deliver bite-sized outcomes to enterprises and startups from all industries in an agile way to help them scale and accelerate their businesses. In Europe, our main hub is located in Poland, but we operate across multiple other countries as well. Our differentiators are an innovation-first approach, a strong focus on core development, and an ability to attack the challenging and complex problems of the biggest companies in the world.

Location: Hybrid 2-3 days/week from the office, Lisbon

Role Description

You will work on the project in the financial sector. The client is the global technology company in the payments industry. We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer proficient in Java and Spring to join our innovative team. As the Tech Lead, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining back-end components. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise across the entire software development lifecycle and contribute to the creation of cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities

• Development of micro-services built using Java/Spring
• Development of high-performance applications which are secure and scalable
• Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to maintain code quality and identify areas for improvement. Implement robust testing strategies to ensure the reliability and stability of full-stack solutions.
• Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in software development. Conduct research and experimentation to identify opportunities for optimisation and enhancement in user experience, performance, and scalability.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot technical issues and performance bottlenecks, proposing and implementing effective solutions. Ensure high levels of reliability, scalability, and maintainability in full-stack solutions.

And if you possess..

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software development
• Expert in Java and Spring framework for back-end development
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
• Solid grasp of database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Availability for hybrid work (2 days per week in the Lisbon office)
• English at min. B2+ level

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Client-Server Architectures, Low-Level Protocols, Threads, Event-driven architectures, Authentication and Cryptography
• Proficiency in testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies

… then we are looking for you!

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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