Team Lead Java Engineer, Retail (f/m/x)

AUTO1 Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

Our Tech department is the driving force behind one of the most successful start-ups in Europe since 2012. Based in Berlin, we have an innovative and driven team that is using cutting-edge technologies to redefine the used car market. This is a fully remote position with flexible working hours, utilizing a modern tech stack and well-established development standards. You will join an international, open-minded team that values flat hierarchies, open communication, collaboration, and high product quality.

Requirements

At least 2 years leading and taking responsibility for developer teams and software projects.
5+ years of modern Java programming experience, with strong focus on clean code and best practices.
Solid understanding of microservice architectures and AWS services (e.g., ECS, SQS/SNS, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch).
At least 3 years hands-on experience with Spring technologies, including Spring Boot (preferably Spring Cloud).
Excellent at clarifying business needs, collaborating across teams, and balancing ideal API design with practical business requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bonus for experience using AI coding tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for architecture, solution design, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of a subset of 300+ RESTful microservices.
Manage a team of ~5 developers, including 1:1s, performance reviews, monitoring, and improvement.
Actively contribute code and complete tasks personally, not just delegate work.
Conduct code reviews, enforce coding/architecture best practices, and provide actionable feedback.
Mentor team members, support their development, conduct developer interviews, and set an example in using AI coding assistants to improve quality and efficiency.