Lead Developer, Java Backend & Observability | Lead Developer mit Fokus Java, APIs & Observability (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This Lead Developer role focuses on designing, developing, and operating high-performance, scalable, Java-based backend services and APIs. The position requires active contribution to architecture and design decisions, emphasizing cloud-native principles, maintainability, and resilience. A core responsibility is ensuring high software quality through rigorous testing (Unit, Integration, E2E), code reviews, and the implementation of robust Observability practices (e.g., OpenTelemetry). You will maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (like GitHub Actions) to ensure efficient deployments and utilize modern architectural patterns, including Event-Driven Designs, to create performant system landscapes. Key qualifications include extensive Java expertise, proficiency with relational and multimodal databases, and deep knowledge of container technologies like Kubernetes. This is an attractive opportunity for a communicative and team-oriented professional eager to shape future-proof systems and mentor less experienced colleagues within an agile environment.