Lead Software Engineer (Java, AWS)

📋 Description

• • As a Lead Software Engineer at Exadel, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of a leading European e-tendering and procurement platform, a critical system utilized by the European government. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your extensive Java expertise and cloud-native skills to drive innovation and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• • You will be responsible for producing high-quality code that adheres to Java best practices, ensuring the reliability and maintainability of the platform. This involves not just writing code, but also actively participating in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design and architecture through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• • A key aspect of this role involves data integration and processing. You will collect and consolidate data from various external sources and the client's existing services, creating a unified data repository. This will involve building efficient services for data processing, including the implementation of manual data entry where necessary, and crucially, automating as much of the existing manual workflow as possible to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• • Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work closely with a cross-functional development team, transforming static designs and prototypes into functional, user-friendly features. Your input will be invaluable in providing constructive feedback to optimize implementation strategies and enhance overall usability, ensuring the final product meets both technical and user experience goals.
• • You will be tasked with providing solutions to technical challenges of varying complexity, demonstrating a deep understanding of software architecture and problem-solving methodologies. This requires not only technical acumen but also the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome obstacles.
• • A significant part of your responsibility will be to collaborate with management to define project priorities, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies. This strategic involvement ensures that development efforts are aligned with business objectives and that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• • Maintaining the integrity and documentation of the platform is crucial. You will ensure that all relevant processes, procedures, and product documentation are kept up-to-date, facilitating knowledge sharing and smooth operations within the team and for future development.
• • You will play a pivotal role in all facets of the product's evolution, contributing to architectural decisions, development strategies, deployment pipelines, and the continuous improvement of the live system.
• • As a Lead Software Engineer, you are expected to provide strong technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, guiding architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of technical excellence within the team. Your leadership will be key to driving the team's success and ensuring the delivery of high-impact solutions.
• • This role demands a proactive approach to adopting modern architectural patterns and CI/CD practices. You will be instrumental in implementing and maintaining containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CDK to manage cloud resources efficiently.
• • Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the non-functional requirements of the system, including security, performance, and scalability, are met to the highest standards, especially given the sensitive nature of government and enterprise data handled by the client.
• • You will contribute to the development of a robust and scalable system by working with messaging systems like Kafka, ensuring seamless communication between different microservices and components.
• • This position is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-visibility project with a significant impact on public services and enterprise procurement across Europe, while being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking global tech company like Exadel.