Backend Technical Lead, Java

Backend Technical Lead, Java

Are you an experienced Java developer with a passion for leading teams and driving innovation in the payment industry? Talent Hunter is seeking a Backend Technical Lead to join one of Europe's leading payment providers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that offers a wide range of payment solutions to internet-based merchants worldwide.

About Us

Talent Hunter specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier companies. Our client is a fast-growing payment provider with global reach, offering payment processing, acquiring, e-wallet, and issuing services. They are looking for a skilled Backend Technical Lead to join their team and help drive their mission forward.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead a team of highly skilled professionals
• Design and implement solution components according to technology best practices
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to clarify scope and assignments
• Help with the initial work breakdown structure and estimations
• Provide mentorship and code reviews to team members
• Participate in troubleshooting and technical analyses to improve performance and availability
• Proactively identify potential improvements and lead their implementation
• Review the quality of all deliverables: code, tests, documentation
• Take part in scaling highly available payment services (99.99% uptime)

Requirements

• 10+ years of development experience
• 2+ years leading a team as a technical and/or team manager
• 6-7+ years using core Java and/or J2EE, Spring
• Knowledge of ORM solutions, e.g., Hibernate
• Advanced database experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Experience in JavaScript
• Comfortable with TDD/BDD practices, JUnit
• Self-starter, taking ownership, passionate about high-quality software systems
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, motivated person with excellent communication skills and a sense of humor

The Offer

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing payment company
• Fully remote work on an ongoing basis
• Excellent working conditions, casual atmosphere, and state-of-the-art hardware
• Modern, challenging, constantly growing business
• Competitive remuneration package in the top 10% of the industry
• Professional development opportunities, including books and training
• Team-building activities and fun events

If you are interested, please apply with your CV in English. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.