Lead Java Engineer

I'm looking for an experienced Lead Java Engineer to join a global technology company developing mission-critical SaaS products. You'll become part of an international team working on the modernization of a large-scale platform, driving technical decisions and leading backend engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of core backend services and large-scale data migration initiatives;
• Drive architecture discussions and technical planning with client engineering teams;
• Design integration and synchronization solutions between legacy and modern systems;
• Define engineering standards and mentor other developers;
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, testing, and best engineering practices;
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis;
• Collaborate closely with distributed teams across the US, UK, and Brazil;
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirement:

• 7+ years of commercial Java development experience;
• Previous experience in a Technical Lead or Lead Engineer role;
• Strong experience building scalable backend systems and REST APIs;
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging, and cloud environments;
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge;
• Experience with large-scale system integration or data migration projects;
• Ability to make technical decisions, mentor engineers, and lead architecture discussions;
• Excellent English communication skills;
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor);
• Experience with SaaS or multi-tenant platforms;
• Experience leading enterprise-scale migration projects;
• Experience integrating with third-party systems.