Java Tech Lead Opportunity

Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date:  6 months
Location: Netherlands

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:
  • Translate functional requirements into a sustainable and scalable software architecture.
  • Establish and communicate a technical roadmap in collaboration with the IT manager and CTO.
  • Ensure adherence to architectural principles and best practices in software quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Introduce and implement new technologies, tools, and patterns based on thorough research and proof-of-concepts.
• Software Development:
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications within a microservices architecture (Spring Boot).
  • Guide code reviews and ensure clean code and test strategies.
  • Support CI/CD processes and DevOps principles within the team.
• Cloud & Infrastructure (Kubernetes):
  • Manage and optimize the Kubernetes cluster (GKE).
  • Advise on and implement infrastructure improvements regarding scalability, availability, and security.
  • Support monitoring, logging, and incident handling in collaboration with DevOps engineers.
• Team Coaching & Collaboration:
  • Lead and coach a multidisciplinary development team.
  • Act as a content sparring partner for developers, product owner, and external stakeholders.
  • Encourage knowledge sharing and technical growth within the team.

Profile:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Java developer, with 2 years as a (tech) lead.
• Proven experience in designing software architectures and developing distributed systems.
• Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of:
  • Java / Spring Boot
  • Microservices architecture
  • Kubernetes (preferably on Google Cloud Platform)
  • CI/CD and DevOps principles
  • Security by design
• Experience with monitoring & observability tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.

What We Offer:

• An assignment within an organization that heavily invests in technology and innovation.
• A professional and informal work environment with room for your expertise and initiative.
• Hybrid working with flexibility in location and working hours.
• Challenging projects within a modern cloud environment.