Software Development Lead with Java

Job description

You'll be responsible not only for creating high- quality solutions using the latest technology but also for leading and supporting your team members. Additionally, you'll play a key role in supporting the target architecture definition and execution based on our business strategy, especially in enhancing Tax Free Shopping products. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a flexible environment for a leading company in the industry.

Location: Bratislava or Budapest
Contract: permanent employment

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead and manage software engineering team.
• Define and execute the target application architecture in alignment with the business strategy and ensure that all team members share a unified vision.
• Coordinate with enterprise architects, development leads and product managers to determine appropriate functionalities and implementation.
• Facilitate and coordinate architectural and technical discussions with engineers to collaboratively define best-in-class solutions.
• Research and evaluate software related technologies and products.
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies and ensure compliance with the documented software processes and procedures throughout the life cycle of software products.

Additional: Division of work in percentage (please note that this is subject to change depending on business):

• Administration – [15%]
• Reports Management – [40%]
• Business Development - [40%]
• Customer Service - [5%]

Main KPI’s

• Team - Success Hiring
• Team - Turnover
• Quality - Number of production incidents
• Quality – Number of defects
• Agile metrics – Predictability
• Agile metrics - Productivity

Competencies

• Strong Team Lead skills
• Strong understanding of Software Design Patterns and Integration Design Patterns,
• In-depth experience with messaging platform.
• In-depth experience designing API’s (REST) and implementing services based on it.
• Expertise in Angular and related front-end technologies.
• Strong expertise in Java programming language and Spring Framework.
• Experience with MS SQL Server or similar, especially in performance related areas.
• Experience with Testing and CI; TDD, automated unit/functional/integration testing
• Experience working with Scrum teams.
• Knowledge in mobile development is highly valued.
• Knowledge of Internet Security is desirable.
• Experience with Tax Free Shopping (Merchant related) is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with the Retailer industry is a strong plus.

Prerequisites and skills

Independent and self-motivated personality

• Excellent team player
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent command of English in spoken and written form
• Enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong English language skills (oral and written) in routine, technology-related work settings.
  
  

Qualifications and education requirements

• University graduate / bachelor’s degree in technology-related field (e.g. computer science,
• MIS, etc.) or technical education.
• 5+ years’ experience as Development Lead.
• 5+ years’ experience as a senior level software developer with strong and successful
• technical lead experience

About the company

Company is a business partner that provides shopping-related technologies and services to improve the shopping experience and enhance its performance.