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Java Tech Lead

@ Madiff
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United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead design, Define architecture, Drive CI/CD
Requirements Summary:Strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot in microservices; proven distributed systems delivery; Azure cloud native; Azure Event Hub or Kafka; Docker and Kubernetes; GraphQL API design; leading international teams; strong communication.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Spring Boot, Azure, Azure Event Hub, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL
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Job Description



This is a remote position.

We are looking for a Java Tech Lead to drive a pilot delivery of a new financial product enabling money transfers between financial institutions using stablecoin blockchain technology. The objective is to build a production-grade platform that is scalable, secure, and designed to become a core component of a broader financial ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of architecture, delivery, and engineering standards across distributed international teams.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of microservices using Java and Spring Boot
  • Define and drive the target architecture ensuring scalability, resilience, and security
  • Design and implement event-driven integrations using Azure Event Hub or Kafka
  • Own API strategy and design, including GraphQL
  • Guide containerisation and cloud deployment on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Drive engineering best practices across code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, and production readiness
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues
  • Mentor and coordinate engineers across distributed teams in multiple time zones
  • Align technical roadmap with product goals and business outcomes


Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in microservices architectures
  • Proven track record delivering production-grade distributed systems
  • Deep knowledge of Azure and cloud-native environments
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Event Hub and/or Kafka
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong API design experience including GraphQL
  • Experience leading international engineering teams
  • Strong communication skills and ability to drive technical decisions
Nice to have
  • Exposure to blockchain technologies, ideally stablecoins
  • Experience in Financial Services or Banking
  • Background operating high-availability platforms in regulated or security-constrained environments

Benefits

  • Solid, competitive salary
  • Work in a multinational environment on international projects
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Long-term B2B contract with a stable project pipeline
  • Remote work model