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

Job Summary

This Lead Developer role centers on the conception, development, and operation of high-performance, scalable Java-based backend services and APIs. The professional will actively contribute to architectural and design decisions, ensuring systems adhere to cloud-native principles, resilience, and maintainability. A key responsibility is guaranteeing high software quality through rigorous testing (Unit, Integration, E2E), code reviews, and implementing robust Observability practices, utilizing tools like OpenTelemetry. The position involves maintaining and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, specifically using technologies like GitHub Actions, to ensure efficient and reliable deployments. Candidates must possess multi-year expertise in modern Java development (Spring Boot/Quarkus), deep knowledge of relational and multimodal databases, and experience with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and message brokers such as Kafka. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively within an agile team, focusing on performance optimization and continuous technological advancement within a stable utility provider environment, supported by flexible work arrangements and extensive benefits.