Lead Software Engineer - Java

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer – Java with Microservices, Kafka and GraphQL to work in the customer's atomic teams on a defined backlog and scope of work. Excellent communication skills and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the customer's atomic teams to deliver on a defined backlog and scope of work
• Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Develop and maintain event-driven solutions leveraging Apache Kafka and Avro
• Build and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs for seamless integration
• Model and query graph data using Neo4j and Cypher
• Implement asynchronous processing patterns to support distributed workloads
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL to support application data needs
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members in English
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best engineering practices

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (primary language) with Java 8+ features
• Expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Framework, including dependency injection, Spring MVC and Spring Data
• Skills in Neo4j, Cypher query language and graph data modeling
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Background in Apache Kafka, Avro and event-driven architecture patterns
• Competency in asynchronous processing
• Proficiency in GraphQL query language and API design
• Familiarity with REST API design and implementation
• Excellent communication skills and English

Nice to have

• Experience in a distributed development environment
• Background in fast-paced Agile environments
• Capability to quickly learn new technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills