Capital Empresarial Horizonte, a Mexican company specializing in Human Resources and Information Technologies We are seeking: Java Technical Lead / Java Technical Leader CDMX or Guadalajara Hybrid work model: 3 days remote – 2 days on-site **Conversational English required** **Requirements** * Over 10 years of experience in Java development. * Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC. * Solid experience in microservices and RESTful API design. * Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and deployments on AWS/Azure/GCP. * Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB). * Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ. * Knowledge of Redis, Hazelcast, or other caching mechanisms. * Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven) and Git version control. * Familiarity with AI tools for development (GitHub Copilot, LangChain). **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the design and development of Java/J2EE applications and microservices. * Guide a team of engineers, promoting best practices and code reviews. * Define technical strategies, architectural standards, and best practices. * Ensure high-quality deliveries aligned with SLAs. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, Architecture). * Resolve complex problems and make critical technical decisions. * Mentor and develop talent within the team. **Desirable** * Experience in advanced container orchestration and API management. * Knowledge of Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop). * Experience in UI frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue) for full-stack collaboration. **We Offer** * Office working hours. * 100% payroll-based employment. * Salary open to negotiation based on experience. * Statutory benefits. * Enhanced benefits: * Family SGMM (Mexican Social Security Institute) coverage * Life insurance: $1,000,000 * Grocery vouchers * 30 days’ bonus (13th-month pay) * Profit-sharing (PTU)