Lead Engineer - Java

Galway
1 week ago
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€80,000 - €95,000

Hybrid working model

Global Organisation

Your Responsibility

Lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality digital applications and user experiences.

Act as technical lead for an agile squad, driving collaboration within the team and across multiple engineering groups.

Provide hands-on development across full-stack solutions, including front-end applications and backend services.

Translate complex business requirements into efficient, scalable, and innovative technical solutions.

Guide architectural decisions and ensure alignment with modern application design patterns and best practices.

Mentor and support developers, fostering a strong learning culture and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional roles including product owners, scrum masters, QA, and architects.

Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, security, and performance optimization.

Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and operational stability of applications.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Take ownership of delivery timelines, prioritization, and overall execution of team objectives

Your Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

8+ years of hands-on software development experience.

Proven track record of leading engineering teams delivering full-stack solutions.

Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Core, and RESTful web services.

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS/SASS, and related front-end tooling (RxJS, Jest, Storybook, Playwright).

Experience with API design and management (Swagger, OpenAPI) and integration technologies (e.g., Apache Camel).

Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, secure coding practices, and test automation.

Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Maven).

Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).

Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring, team development, and performance management.

Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex challenges into scalable solutions.

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