Lead Java Developer with German

Are you an experienced Java Software Engineer with a passion for leading teams and driving projects forward? Does your heart beat for innovative solutions and high-quality software development? Then you've come to the right place: We think from the customer's point of view and act at eye level. We are big enough to make a difference and small enough to remain agile. Our approach creates a stable foundation for trusting relationships with our customers and makes us a reliable partner. You want more and want to grow together with us? Then become part of our cross-functional team and write success stories with over 1,000 experts worldwide! The position is available on a full- or part-time basis in a permanent position.

• Design and develop scalable software architectures based on modern microservices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Implement user stories in an agile Scrum team.
• Further develop existing software artifacts.
• Drive automation in software development and improve processes.
• Contribute from the initial concept to the go-live phase.
• Ensure high software quality with appropriate test coverage.
• Take ownership of your work and proactively drive topics forward.

Must-have

• Extensive professional experience with Java.
• Full professional proficiency in German.
• Experience developing REST APIs with OpenAPI.
• Strong knowledge of Git.
• Ability to conduct constructive and analytical code reviews.
• Solid understanding of SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in building distributed software systems with Java, ideally using REST interfaces, messaging, and relational databases.
• Familiarity with common architecture patterns and modeling approaches, such as domain-driven design, microservices, hexagonal architecture, and clean architecture.
• Strong grasp of software design patterns.
• Independent, self-driven work in an agile Scrum environment.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of Go or willingness to learn it quickly.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic understanding of GitOps processes and ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with Kafka.
• Experience with frontend technologies: React, TypeScript, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Robot Framework.
• Understanding of code architecture patterns such as Port-Adapter and BCE.

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Ability to lead a development team both technically and personally, mentoring and coaching team members.
• Making well-founded and forward-thinking decisions.
• Planning and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and minimize technical debt.
• Communicating effectively with developers and product owners.
• Managing conflicts within the team and fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
• Willingness to align with existing team and project standards, even if not widely adopted.
• Open mindset toward new technologies and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Benefit Café with various categories like sport, leisure, books, etc.
• Family-like environment and personal attention to each specialist
• Interesting projects with innovative products
• Competitive salary and regular reviews
• The work-life balance you deserve. Flexible working hours
• Educational support, funded language classes
• Luxmed private healthcare packages
• Cozy workplace. Fresh fruits Mondays. WFH opportunities
• Exciting events

More about Pwrteams

Pwrteams is a pioneering force in connecting individuals across tech projects, harnessing their combined strengths to drive innovation. Since 2007, we have been in the vanguard of assembling cross-border IT and engineering teams strategically positioned within Eastern Europe’s dynamic tech ecosystems to cater to the global business landscape. We're at the forefront of travel, media and fintech innovation, healthcare efficiency enhancements, and others. Our goal? To make a meaningful difference worldwide. Become a part of our distinguished team and discover your potential to pioneer transformative solutions for tomorrow!

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