Java Team Lead (вакансія неактивна)

Dripify (🔗 dripify.com) is a pioneering, remote-first IT product company specializing in outreach automation products. Our platform empowers businesses by revolutionizing hiring, sales, and marketing communication processes, making interactions more efficient and seamless.

We’re looking for a Java Team Lead who will split their time between hands-on backend development (50%) and technical/team leadership (50%).

You’ll lead a team of 5 engineers, ensure delivery quality, and own architectural decisions, while also contributing code and driving technical excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience (Java 21+).
• 2+ years leading a development team.
• Deep practical experience with Spring Boot modules (Web, Security, Data, Messaging).
• Strong knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and backend system design.
• Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).
• Skilled in CI/CD, code quality gates, and automated testing.
• Hands-on with Docker, Linux, and system-level debugging.
• Familiar with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong focus on security best practices: auth, validation, access control.
• Working knowledge of AWS: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager.

Would be a plus:

• Experience in designing and operating microservice-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• AWS Certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

Development (50%)

• Build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS).
• Write tested, high-quality code with strong focus on unit/integration testing.
• Ensure CI/CD integration, monitoring, and production readiness.
• Drive system performance and scalability improvements.

Leadership & Delivery (50%)

• Lead a backend team: mentorship, code reviews, and engineering growth.
• Own delivery quality: scope planning, progress tracking, risk mitigation.
• Document and communicate architectural decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and QA.
• Promote best practices in secure development and clean architecture.

Work conditions

• 100% remote position, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and expertise.
• 24 days of paid vacation per year to recharge and relax.
• 10 days of paid sick leave.
• Educational opportunities.
• Compensation budget for medical and hobby/sport expenses.
• Generous budget for birthdays and anniversaries.
• Online and offline team events.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with passionate team members.

Hiring process

✅ Interview with Recruiter (45 min) — ✅ Technical interview with Engineering Manager (90 min) — ✅ Interview with CTO (45 min) — ✅ Reference check — ✅ Offer