Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join SoftServe in a strategic modernization initiative for a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. As a Java Tech Lead, you will drive the transformation of a large-scale lease management platform, guiding the migration from a legacy monolithic architecture to cloud-native microservices on Azure and AWS. You will collaborate with distributed engineering teams while leveraging AI-first development practices to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and shape the future state of a key analytics platform.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize AI-powered engineering tools such as Kiro, AWS Transform, Copilot, Cursor, and OpenSpec to prototype, scaffold, test, refactor, and improve delivery efficiency
- Lead the design and development of Java-based microservices and contract-first REST APIs, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
- Drive modernization initiatives by decomposing monolithic applications into microservices using the strangler-fig pattern while maintaining business continuity
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical capabilities and accelerate transformation outcomes
- Define and govern solution architecture, engineering standards, code reviews, and development best practices across the team
- Implement multi-tenant architectures, application security controls, JWT-based authorization mechanisms, and performance optimization strategies
- Design and optimize data services leveraging PostgreSQL (Amazon Aurora), supporting migration from legacy SQL Server environments
- Support cloud-native delivery on Azure and AWS, including Kubernetes (EKS), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing practices, and production readiness initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
- 7+ years of backend engineering experience with Java and at least 2 years of experience in a Tech Lead role
- Strong expertise in modern Java (17+) and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot and microservices-based architectures
- Practical experience applying AI-assisted development tools (Kiro, AWS Transform, Openspec, and Copilot/Cursor ) and spec-driven engineering workflows throughout the SDLC
- Expertise in React
- Hands-on experience designing contract-first REST APIs using OpenAPI specifications
- Proven background in modernizing enterprise applications and decomposing monoliths into microservices using the strangler-fig approach
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Redis caching, SQL Server, JWT-based security, and multi-tenant application design
- Strong knowledge of Azure and some AWS cloud services, Kubernetes (EKS), containerized environments, and CI/CD implementation
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, conduct effective code reviews, and promote engineering excellence
- Strong communication, ownership, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills in a fast-paced delivery environment
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
Ukraine
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Software Development
Tech level
Lead
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
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