**Job Title:** Java Tech Lead **Location:** Mexico City (CDMX) or Guadalajara (GDL) **Work Mode:** On\-site About the Role We are looking for an experienced **Java Tech Lead** to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise\-grade applications. This role combines strong hands\-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high\-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities * Lead solution design and technical architecture for enterprise applications * Develop, review, and maintain high\-quality Java/J2EE code following best practices * Design and implement scalable **microservices** and **RESTful APIs** * Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Analysts to define technical solutions * Conduct code and design reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security standards * Monitor and improve code quality, security, and delivery metrics * Mentor junior engineers and support onboarding of new team members * Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and ensure sprint commitments are met * Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies Required Skills \& Qualifications * Strong expertise in **Java/J2EE**, **Spring Boot**, and **Spring MVC** * Solid experience with **microservices architecture** and API design * Hands\-on experience with **Docker**, **Kubernetes**, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven) and version control (Git) * Experience with messaging systems such as **Kafka** or **RabbitMQ** * Familiarity with caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast) * Strong problem\-solving, communication, and leadership skills * Proven experience mentoring and leading small engineering teams Nice to Have * Experience with API management and container orchestration * Exposure to Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) * Front\-end knowledge (Angular, React, or Vue) for full\-stack collaboration * Familiarity with AI\-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) Experience * **10\+ years of professional experience** in software development, with a strong Java background What We Offer * Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise\-level projects * Collaboration with cross\-functional and highly skilled teams * A challenging environment focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent Pay: $80,000\.00 \- $130,000\.00 per month Application Question(s): * Describe your experience designing and leading Java\-based microservices using Spring Boot in production environments. What challenges did you face and how did you address them? * Explain a project where you deployed containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes on a cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Provide an example of integrating RESTful APIs with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. How did you ensure performance, reliability, and scalability? * Are you willing and able to work on\-site model in Mexico City (CDMX) or Guadalajara (GDL), as required by the role? Language: * English (Required) Work Location: In person