Java Tech Lead

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable Spring Boot applications
• ▹Drive architectural decisions and promote clean, modular, and maintainable Java code
• ▹Design and implement robust solutions leveraging relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
• ▹Define and enforce software architecture best practices (Layered Architecture, DDD, Event-Driven Design)
• ▹Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
• ▹Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Engineering teams
• ▹Troubleshoot and optimize backend performance, resilience, and security
• ▹Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD automation and deployment processes

Requirements

• ▹Strong experience with Java & Spring Boot (microservices, REST APIs)
• ▹Proven experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineering teams
• ▹Solid understanding of software architecture patterns (Layered Architecture, DDD, Event-Driven Design)
• ▹Proficiency with SQL & NoSQL databases
• ▹Experience with TDD and testing best practices in Spring Boot (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers)
• ▹Experience with messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka)
• ▹Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• ▹Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with modern API communication technologies (GRPC, GraphQL, REST)
• ▹Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• ▹Experience with AWS, especially EC2 and S3
• ▹Hands-on experience with Docker & Kubernetes for containerized deployments
• ▹Knowledge of backend security best practices (ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.28 a plus)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Work at the leading edge of technology, building on proprietary AI research
• ▹Competitive salary and truly flexible work environment
• ▹Unlimited learning and development budget
• ▹Daily collaboration with an ultra-international team (18+ nationalities) across Milan, London and New York
• ▹Annual company retreat at a stunning location
• ▹Fast-track career progression into leadership roles

About the company

MDOTM is the global leader in AI-driven investment solutions, with a strong international presence in London, Milan and New York since its founding in 2015.