About the Role

Join us as a Lead Software Engineer, where you will independently execute specialized software development tasks and contribute to architectural decisions. Your role will involve advanced coding, system design, and optimizing software solutions that enhance our products' performance and usability. Your expertise will ensure quality outcomes and drive technological innovations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust backend software applications using modern Java frameworks and tools.Collaborate with product owners, architects, and fellow developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and tooling.Create and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software reliability.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across development and production environments.Optimize application performance and scalability through profiling and tuning.Work within Agile teams to deliver features iteratively and respond to changing requirements.Prepare and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.Support deployment activities and provide maintenance and bug fixes post-release.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in software development, primarily using Java (Java 11/17).Strong proficiency in Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, Maven, Git, and relational databases (SQL).Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit 5, Mockito, AssertJ, and Cucumber.Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and test environments like Localstack and Testcontainers.Exposure to semantic web technologies including XML, XSD, RDF, and tools like Apache Jena.Experience with cloud services (preferably AWS S3) and logging frameworks (Logback/Log4J).Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.Ability to work in distributed, multicultural teams and communicate effectively in English.

Tools & Technologies

Languages & Frameworks: Java 11, Java 17, Spring, Immutables, GuavaBuild & Version Control: Maven, GitCloud & Containers: AWS S3, Docker, Localstack, TestcontainersSemantic Web & Data: XML, XSD, RDF, Apache JenaLibraries & Utilities: Jackson, Lombok, JSoupTesting & QA: JUnit 5, AssertJ, Mockito, Cucumber, GherkinCode Quality & Architecture: Checkstyle, ArchUnitLogging: Logback, Log4J

Core Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solvingAccountability and ownershipInclusive collaborationFunctional and technical expertiseDrive for operational excellence

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.