[Hiring] Java Back End Technical Lead @Exequt

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Spring Framework Engineer to join our team at ExeQut. As a US-based company with employees across four continents, we are collaborating with a prestigious American client to build their internal corporate application. This project is being developed in partnership with other vendors, and we are expanding our team to support the initiative.

The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience in Java backend development, including Spring Framework and Spring Boot, and will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the project. This is both a hands-on and leadership role, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship. You will contribute your expertise to ensure the successful design and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems. Strong proficiency in backend architecture, coding standards, and development best practices is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects with a deep understanding of object-oriented concepts, design patterns, and best practices.
• Utilize expert knowledge of Java and Spring Framework (including various Spring projects) to develop robust, scalable applications.
• Collaborate in the design and development of single-page applications (SPA) using modern development concepts.
• Architect, design, and implement software solutions, ensuring high-quality code that adheres to best practices and design patterns.
• Conduct thorough testing, including writing and executing various types of tests, to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members, clearly articulating ideas, technical concepts, and project requirements in fluent English.
• Work with both legacy systems and new codebases, driving continuous improvement of existing systems without introducing regressions.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality of team members' code structure.
• Flexibly manage working hours to accommodate meetings and collaboration with international clients across different time zones.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience (or slightly less if you have superpowers).
• Amazing software development skills and understanding of Object-Oriented concepts and patterns.
• Deep knowledge of Java and Spring and familiarity with various Spring projects.
• Understanding of single-page application development concepts.
• In-depth understanding of software design, architecture, and patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in writing different types of tests.
• Fluency in English, and the ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly to clients and fellow team members.
• Ability to work with both legacy and new code, continuously improving the old without breaking it.
• Flexible working hours to attend meetings with clients in different time zones.

Nice to Have

• Expertise with Test-Driven Development.
• Participation in competitive programming.
• Java certification(s).
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in the Kotlin or Scala programming languages.

Soft Skills & Work Expectations

• Fluent English communication (written and verbal).
• Availability during US East Coast core hours (9 AM - 1 PM EST) from Monday to Friday.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, agile, and remote-first environment.

Role Type

Full-Time

Location

Remote (aligned with USA time zones)

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Hiring Timeline

Immediate

If you're passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and leading impactful backend projects, we'd love to have you on board, let's build something great together!