Java Lead Developer
HybridPosted July 28, 2026
About the role
Java Lead Developer to take a central role in delivering complex public sector projects. You combine excellent technical know-how with a consultative mindset and bridge technology and client needs. You will guide our clients toward solutions-oriented approaches while providing technical impulses within the team. If suited and interested, there is potential to develop into specialist or line-management roles.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Technical leadership, coaching, and support for development teams up to five developers
- Java-based software development (frontend and backend)
- Advising clients on software architectures, technical approaches, and project methodologies
- Close collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders
- Applying and promoting agile practices (Scrum), best-practice approaches, Clean Code, and DevOps culture
- Ensuring that agreed quality and security standards are met
- Responsible for architecture decisions as well as review and further development of existing system landscapes
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and client-side specialists
- Completed training as an IT specialist at FZ/FA, HF, or university
- Several years of experience in Java development (Spring, JPA, REST, etc.)
- Good to very good frontend knowledge with frameworks such as Angular or Bootstrap is advantageous
- Solid experience in designing and implementing complex applications
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous
- Confident client-facing communication with strong advisory ski
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