Job Summary: We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic Technical Leader with experience in Java development, team leadership, and designing robust cloud-based solutions to transform people's lives with reliable technology. Key Highlights: 1. Technical and personal challenges for continuous growth. 2. Culture of continuous improvement with learning opportunities. 3. Programs to empower talent and care for physical and mental well-being. Are you **looking for new challenges** and a place where you can enjoy a close-knit environment while continuously **learning**? Welcome to a team with a clear purpose: **"TRANSFORM** people's lives by being the most trusted **TECHNOLOGICAL** partner"! ### **Get ready and join this adventure!** **What will you find?** --------------------- * **Technical** and personal challenges that will keep you growing continuously. * A connected team focused on **your physical and mental well-being**. * A **culture of continuous improvement**, fresh and collaborative, with learning opportunities and people ready to support you. * **KaizenHub**, a program designed to empower your talents, offering **feedback**, mentoring, and coaching through **Sofka U**—a challenge and a game at the same time! * Programs such as Happy Kaizen and WeSofka that care for your physical and emotional well-being. **What are we looking for?** ------------------ A visionary and pragmatic **Technical Leader**, with over **3 years of solid experience** in Java development and at least **3 years leading high-performing teams**. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in **Java 17\+, Spring Boot 3, and cloud architecture (GCP)** with the ability to manage clients and design robust end-to-end solutions from scratch. You are someone who not only writes exceptional code but also enjoys mentoring others and transforming complex requirements into scalable, secure architectures. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on high-impact projects, where your technical judgment and leadership will drive innovation. If you seek an environment that challenges your capabilities and values technical excellence within a modern cloud ecosystem, this is the place to propel your career to the next level. ### **Responsibilities** * Lead and coordinate technical teams, ensuring milestone delivery and deliverable quality. * Manage direct client relationships for gathering and refining technical requirements. * Design robust software architectures based on scalability and maintainability principles. * Develop complex code solutions and conduct Proof of Concepts (PoC) to validate new technologies. * Ensure application of sound programming practices and security standards across the entire lifecycle. * Mentor team developers, fostering professional growth and technical cohesion. * Oversee deployment and operation of services in Google Cloud Platform environments. ### **Requirements** **Education:** Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields. **Experience:** Minimum 5 years of backend development experience within the Java ecosystem and at least 3 years in technical leadership roles, personnel management, and comprehensive solution design. ### **Technical Knowledge** * Java 17 or higher, Spring Boot 3, Spring Security, and OAuth 2\.0\. * Google Cloud Platform: Secrets, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, PubSub, and Apigee. * Hexagonal Architecture and Clean Code principles (SOLID, KISS, DRY). * Version control with Git (GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines. * Unit testing with JUnit and static analysis with Sonar/SAST. * Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, and AlloyDB. * Use of generative AI tools (Claude, Gemini, or Copilot) for development optimization. * Preferred: Angular 15\+, OWASP security, and vulnerability remediation. ### **APPLY NOW and become part of this story!** **Conditions** --------------- * **Indefinite-term contract or contractor**—We aim for long-term relationships and want you to be part of our family for many years! * **Seeking professional growth?** At Sofka, we offer a **learning ecosystem** with multiple tools to bridge skill gaps and enhance your capabilities—you decide how you want to grow!