Director of Engineering Java

For our client, we are looking for a Director of Engineering Java.

Work model: fully remote from ROMANIA

Type of collaboration: B2B or CoE

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a global consultancy company, with a strong focus on digital learning and educational innovation.

Leveraging expertise in cloud infrastructure, learning management systems, and user experience design, among other global organizations, they support public sector clients, in building future-ready platforms that enables accessible, scalable, and effective learning.

Your Impact

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Java-based microservices solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define and deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, test automation, and cloud-native development.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize system performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting to maintain high availability and reliability.
• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating them into the development roadmap.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members.

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java-based microservices architecture.
• 5+ experience in Technical Lead role, Solution Architect or Engineering Lead role
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in financial services, e-commerce, or other enterprise domains.
• Certifications in Java, cloud platforms, or Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices in microservices architecture.
• Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives at scale.