Nearshore Sector | Java Tech Lead

Company Description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €652M. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #TechforPeople. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 18 EMEA countries. Become one of our +8.000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. Let’s fuse creativity with technology together and build innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Tech Lead to join an international nearshore project for a Belgian client. The role involves technical leadership within a dynamic software development team, guiding best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.

You will play a key role in understanding the client’s architecture, tech stack, and ways of working, initially alongside another senior engineer. Once the team is fully integrated, two medior engineers will be added to each team under your guidance.

• Provide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring high standards in software design and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Design, develop, and document scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Draft and review technical analyses, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business requirements.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers on planning, execution, and delivery milestones.
• Ensure software quality through coding standards, code reviews, and rigorous testing practices.
• Support the onboarding and integration of mediador developers into the team as the project evolves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development (Java 8+).
• Strong expertise in Spring, Hibernate, and SQL (DB2/Postgres).
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns, including: Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and, Hexagonal Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and messaging platforms (Kafka).
• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with Vaadin (with ongoing migration to React).
• Proficient in using version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical skills, proactivity, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to share knowledge effectively and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Additional Information

Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.