Lead -Java Backend

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under moderate supervision, designs, develops, tests, debugs and deploys moderately complex customer-intent software solutions, along with creating and supporting software tools and utilities required for the operation, maintenance, and control of the software system. Makes moderately complex modifications to existing software to fit specialized needs and configurations and maintains program libraries and technical documentation. Assists in planning, scheduling and implementation and initiates corrective action(s) to stay on schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the development activities of a small team of software engineers.
Design, implement, and deploy solutions that are reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the needs of our global clients.
Following Agile practices and participating in planning games, code reviews & sprint demos.
Actively participates in architectural discussions and ensures that designs follow the approved architectural patterns.
Continually learn about new technologies, generate new ideas and improve the use of technology in the product.
Supports production issues with related products.

Education:
Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the software industry
Mature experience in working in agile teams using modern technologies in back-end dev, databases & DevOps.
Adopt new technologies and concepts quickly and should always be interested in new upcoming tools and languages.
Experience acting as a team lead for developers, including supervisory responsibilities.

Tasks and responsibilities:
Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with the back-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design functional, cohesive code.
Deep knowledge of architectural and design patterns for business tier web development
Experience performing code reviews and providing technical guidance and mentoring.
Development of the backend services (Java, Spring)
Development and fine-tuning of SPARQL Queries
Developing according to best practices and architecture defined the Architect Community
Take a proactive role during backlog-refinement (grooming) sessions on solutions for the requested requirements.
Solving incidents.
Analyze and improve the performance.
Create documentation where appropriate.
Planning and reporting on progress in accordance with Agile/SCRUM
Work together with the front-end/back-end developers within the SCRUM teams.

Proven experience, a mix of:
Java 8+
Spring Boot
Consuming REST/GraphQL API s
REST webservices.
XML - based content
SPARQL
Docker
Amazon AWS Stack (ECS, Lambda)

Nice-to-have experience in:
Allegrograph
Alfresco
Kubernetes
Test Frameworks/Tools
Other Agile methods: Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, SAFe
Atlassian Stack (BitBucket, SonarQube, Confluence, JIRA, Bamboo)

Competencies:
Strong collaboration and listening skills.
Fast Learner and moreover, he/she enjoys learning new techs.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a distributed, international, multicultural environment.
Responsive and flexible in handling critical support issues whenever they occur.
Strong analytical skills.