Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Backend Developer to guide a team of developers in delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, including technical coaching, task coordination, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee backend development tasks across the team.
- Collaborate with the architect on low-level design decisions.
- Provide technical coaching and mentorship to developers.
- Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and testing strategies.
- Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented team environment.
Required Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Team player with the ability to lead by example.
- Self-organized and capable of managing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities.
Technical Requirements
- Proficient in Java 11+ and Maven 3.
- Solid experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Batch.
- Familiarity with Spring JPA and SQL Server.
- Experience using REST clients with Feign.
- Proficient in Git for version control.
- Understanding of RESTful architecture.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a microservices environment.
- Familiarity with Node Package Manager (npm) and Angular CLI.
- Knowledge of TDD/BDD practices using Cucumber and Spring Cloud Contract.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Angular 8 or 9.
- Exposure to OAuth2/OpenID Connect for authentication.
- Familiarity with Kafka and Drools.
- Experience building web portals.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Karma, Jasmine, Cypress/Protractor, and jsMockito.
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
