[NCL] Backend Tech Lead (Java)

Software Mind

2d•Remote

About The Position

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment. Project – the aim you’ll have Industry & Brand Overview Our client delivers advanced technology solutions that support commercial operations, data-driven decision making, and digital product development. The organization operates in a highly data-intensive environment, building scalable platforms used by business stakeholders across multiple markets Type of Project The project focuses on the development and evolution of commercial platforms and services that support data processing and business operations. The systems combine modern cloud architecture, scalable backend services, and data-driven solutions to enable efficient commercial processes. Key Selling Points for Candidate High Technical Ownership The Tech Lead plays a key role in shaping the technical architecture, guiding development teams, and ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions. Impact on Core Commercial Systems The solutions built within the project directly support commercial operations and business decision-making, giving the role real organizational impact.

Requirements

6+ years of commercial experience in Java development
Strong experience with Java 17 / 21
Solid knowledge of Spring Boot
Basic knowledge of Kotlin
Experience designing and developing REST APIs
Very good English communication skills (at least C1 level)
Availability for the client in the afternoon hours (between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM CET) for ongoing collaboration
Openness to provide support in the area of application maintenance and support
Willingness to undergo a background check – due to the nature of the project in the tax/finance domain, this is a mandatory part of the process

Nice To Haves

Experience with Angular
Experience working with Docker-based environments
Experience with Spock testing framework
Previous experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles

Responsibilities

Taking technical ownership of the team's solutions and architecture
Supporting the team in technical decision-making and problem solving
Mentoring engineers and helping them grow their technical skills
Working closely with developers through pair programming and collaborative problem solving
Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and engineering standards
Collaborating with product, architecture, and business stakeholders
Supporting the team in delivering scalable and reliable solutions
Contributing to technical improvements and long-term system evolution