[Hiring] Lead Java Software Engineer @Kestra Technologies

Role Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at Kestra, you’ll get to:

• Build and improve our core platform backend using Java.
• Work on enterprise solutions, crafting products that scale with our customers’ needs.
• Oversee engineers as Team Leader, conducting code reviews, unblocking developers, and providing technical mentorship.
• Act as the translator between technical and non-technical departments, working with Product Managers to define roadmaps.
• Own the quality of the software, overseeing CI/CD pipelines, defining SLOs/SLAs, and leading "Post-Mortems" when systems fail.
• Work closely with customers to understand and fix their pain.
• Embrace modern development tools, including AI assistants and coding agents, to improve productivity.
• Master the business context, architecture, performance considerations, security implications, and quality standards of the code.
• Review, validate, and improve AI-generated code, taking ownership of the entire lifecycle from problem understanding to delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend development (Java).
• Ability to lead major architecture decisions and drive key initiatives.
• Strong experience with testing and automation, familiar with agile development practices.
• A love for building great products that solve real problems.
• Track record of quickly learning new technologies and concepts.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.

Requirements

• Experience with front-end technology (like Vue.js or React).
• Experience with high-performance applications or Micronaut.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and public cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience working with high-performance, distributed systems.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere: Remote-first company with access to coworking spaces worldwide.
• Health coverage: Medical support, dental, and vision.
• Home office setup on us: All equipment needed to work comfortably provided.

Company Description

At Kestra, we’re passionate about solving real-world challenges through orchestration and automation. We move fast, we learn constantly, and we’re always looking for ways to improve.