Lead Java Backend Developer | Lead Entwickler Java Backend (all gender)

ALTEN GmbH Coburg

Nürnberg, Mittelfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead Java Backend Developer at ALTEN, you will take full responsibility for the technical excellence of backend systems within a global engineering services environment. Your daily activities involve ensuring compliance with architecture, IT security, and quality standards while maintaining high code quality and consistent structures. You will play a pivotal role in technical quality assurance, specifying interfaces, and managing versioning, configuration, and releases. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who enjoys preparing architectural and tool decisions and keeping technical documentation current. The role is particularly attractive due to its focus on modern technologies like Quarkus and Event-Driven Architectures, combined with a supportive culture offering flexible working hours, mobile work options, and extensive career development through dedicated talent management.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification in the IT field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in Java backend development
  • Experience with Quarkus and Domain-Driven Design
  • Practical experience managing Container and Cloud technologies
  • Relevant experience in Event-Driven Architectures and modern DevOps methods
  • Experience in technical leadership, including architecture and tool decision-making
  • Proven track record in version, configuration, and release management

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; requires the ability to work in a mobile/flexible office environment; must adhere to strict IT security and quality standards.