Hybrid Technical Lead – Java/Kotlin, React

at Parser

• Job title: Technical Lead – Java/Kotlin, React
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Cypress, Java, JavaScript, JUnit, Kotlin, NoSQL, React, Selenium, SQL, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madrid, Spain

About the role

• Engineering Lead at Parser, focusing on impactful projects in fintech using Java, Kotlin and React. Leading and mentoring engineers in a hybrid environment based in Spain.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code in Java, Kotlin, TypeScript or other modern stacks.
• Develop new features and maintain current production deployments
• Build across the full stack — frontend web applications, backend services, APIs, and data flows.
• Work in a cross-functional Agile team, participating in all development phases from planning to production.
• Provide technical mentorship, conduct code reviews, and engage in architectural discussions.
• Continuously improve systems for scalability, performance, and resilience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product direction and make architecture decisions.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Propose, prioritize and manage backlog tasks for future sprints
• Oversee the development, testing, and implementation of software projects
• Ensure the quality, efficiency and scalability of the codebase
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and processes
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to keep systems modern and efficient.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in modern languages (Java, Kotlin, etc.)
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React JS is desirable
• Understanding of backend technologies and RESTful APIs
• Experience with test automation, including designing and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end), using modern frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS is preferred)
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design)
• Passion for building clean, maintainable code and modern software development practices (CI/CD, TDD, DevOps)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A drive to learn and improve, both yourself and the systems you build.

Benefits

• The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
• The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Medical insurance.