Lead Software Engineer (Java) developing backend features for the qTest platform. Shaping technical implementation with a focus on quality and backend improvements in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
You’ll play a key role in shaping how we build it: leading technical implementation, maintaining a high bar for quality, and driving backend-focused improvements.
That means reworking the storage architecture, setting up a message bus, improving APIs, splitting a monolith, enhancing features in a mature product, and tightening security.
You’ll be part of a team (paired with a PM and EM) that owns a clear product area.
We work in two-week sprints, deploy continuously behind feature flags, and usually focus on projects that run one to two months.
Requirements
Design and build backend features in Java (Spring, Hibernate/JPA, PostgreSQL)
Lead design discussions, write RFCs, and weigh trade-offs
Run spikes, break down epics, and help plan sprints
Improve code quality through continuous refactoring, and addressing technical debt systematically
Work with the product team to prioritize backend improvements that increase reliability and performance
Live and advocate the “you build it, you run it” mindset
Help troubleshoot production incidents using Datadog, BetterStack, and Incident.io
Mentor by example through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing
Own the domain architecture and partner with architects on cross-team patterns
Occasionally pitch in on DevOps basics (Helm charts, Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, AWS console/API)
Bring one or more extra strengths: Database: schema design, query tuning, safe migrations; Frontend: React/TypeScript, performance and accessibility; DevOps: CI/CD automation, observability, ephemeral environments; Architecture: event-driven and service-oriented patterns; Technical excellence: championing modern practices.
Benefits
Flexible working schedule (no core hours)
Learning and career growth opportunities
25 days of paid time off
3 Sick Days
2 days of paid Volunteering Leave per year to get involved in your local community or in a cause that matters to you
Hybrid work environment with home-office allowance
Meal allowance
Pension Contribution
Life & Disability Insurance
Paid Sickness Leave
A team of passionate professionals who are experts in their fields
Events for employees to learn, celebrate, and socialize (training sessions, hackathons, parties, sports events, board game gatherings, BBQs), and much more
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