Teamlead Java – Lead & Hands‑On Engineering

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Teamlead Java to combine people leadership with hands‑on engineering. You will own a security‑focused digital platform in the identity and cybersecurity domain, guiding a team of about ten engineers while staying technically involved.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a development team of ~10 engineers with a quality‑first mindset.
• Take full ownership of the end‑to‑end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Drive structured Agile delivery (ScrumBan), ensure predictability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee testing strategies, release governance and production stability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain high engineering standards across Java, Spring Boot, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes and cloud‑native environments.
• Stay hands‑on on technical topics and troubleshooting (≈30% of time).

Required profile

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Teamlead or Engineering Manager role.
• Strong background in Java/Spring Boot platforms and modern architectures.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan).
• Experience with automated testing, QA strategies and structured release processes.
• Calm, structured leadership style capable of scaling teams and systems.
• Experience in identity, cybersecurity or regulated environments is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Docker Swarm
• Kubernetes
• Cloud‑native environments
• Automated testing
• QA strategies
• Release management

What we offer

• Leadership of a mission‑critical, globally used digital platform.
• Real ownership in a mature engineering organization.
• Long‑term product focus with a modern technology stack.
• International environment with meaningful technical impact.
• Balanced split between leadership (70%) and hands‑on engineering (30%).