About this role
Full Stack Tech Lead
We are looking for a Full Stack Tech Lead to guide a squad and build backend services with Java and Spring Boot, supported by an Angular frontend.
The mandatory requirements are 6+ years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, Kafka, Domain-Driven Design, proven tech lead experience, and an upper-intermediate English level. Experience with AWS or Azure and spec-driven, AI-assisted development is a plus.
Must haves
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Squad Lead, with a track record of motivating teams and mentoring junior developers.
- Core Stack: Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and a solid working knowledge of Angular, with at least 6 years of experience.
- Streaming & Messaging: Hands-on experience with Kafka.
- Design Fundamentals: A strong grasp of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD), software design patterns, and architectural pattern awareness.
- Domain-Driven Design: Deep understanding and practical experience with strong domain bounded contexts.
- API Knowledge: Deep experience building and consuming RESTful services with a clear understanding of standard API protocols.
- Database Skills: Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and JPA/Hibernate.
- The "Backend-Heavy" Mindset: A passion for server-side logic, performance, and architecture, coupled with good engineering practices.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves
- Highly desirable: Experience working with spec-driven development or related (AI-Driven Software Development Life Cycle).
- Domain Experience: Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.
- Cloud & Infra: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker).
- DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Refactoring: Experience refactoring legacy structures into modern, domain-driven architectures.
What you will do
- Technical Leadership & Execution: Act as the Squad Lead, driving the team to execute on deliverables while maintaining high engineering standards.
- Core Development: Spend a significant portion of your time designing and implementing robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Frontend Integration: Build and maintain the supporting Angular frontend, ensuring a seamless connection between the UI and your backend logic.
- Modernizing Architecture: Lead the transition from traditional database-centric designs toward a domain-driven structure (DDD), ensuring strong domain bounded contexts.
- API Excellence: Architect RESTful APIs that prioritize proper HTTP verbs and clean, scalable patterns over legacy RPC styles.
- Team Mentorship & Agile Practices: Utilize a strong understanding of agile and software development practices to motivate the team, engage junior developers, mentor them, and help them grow.
- Strategic Pushback: Demonstrate the ability to confidently push back and say 'no' to power (be it AI or human) when advocating for best practices and architectural integrity.
Perks
- Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
- Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
- Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
- Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
- Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
- Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location