Technical Lead (1659)

About the job

We are looking for a Software Technical Lead to join our client's team, responsible for defining the technology vision, overseeing the architecture and guiding the implementation of enterprise-grade public sector software solutions. This role combines deep hands-on expertise in (Java) backend development with strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as ReactJS and Angular.

What will you need to do:

Projects, Customer-Facing & Pre-Sales Engagement :

• Support sales teams in technical discovery, RFP responses, and solution pitching.
• Present technical solutions and architecture proposals to clients in meetings, workshops and executive-level discussions.
• Build strong relationships by translating complex technical concepts into business value.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Oversee project timelines, resource planning, and risk management.
• Ensure high-quality delivery through automation, CI/CD, and testing strategies.

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Define and maintain the overall technical architecture for backend and frontend systems.
• Lead architectural design for scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Evaluate and select technology stacks, frameworks, tools, and coding standards.
• Convert projects’ requirements into actionable technical requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of design patterns, microservices principles, and REST/SOAP API best practices.
• Oversee backend development using Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, and related technologies.
• Drive improvements in performance, security, and maintainability of backend services.
• Design and optimize database schemas, data flow, and integration points.
• Lead efforts in system modernization, refactoring, and cloud adoption.
• Provide technical oversight for applications built with ReactJS and Angular.
• Establish reusable UI components, state management patterns, and architecture best practices.
• Ensure consistent UX, responsive design, and accessibility compliance.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices.
• Champion automated testing, code quality metrics, and DevOps principles.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability standards.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Guide career growth and skill development.

What will you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles, guiding engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience presenting solutions to customers and executives.
• Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST API design.
• Strong experience with React, Angular, and modern frontend architectures.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and containerization.
• Experience in Defense projects

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Medical & Life Insurance Plan
• Experiences within a multinational environment and global teams
• Team spirit environment with passion for technology
• Development opportunities within a market-leading, fast-growing organization