Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead (Java) - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead (Java) remote to join our innovative team at NFQ. Our mission is to build secure, scalable software that helps governments deliver better digital services. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers in developing cutting-edge technology solutions across diverse sectors such as AI, energy, logistics, and sports.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Design and guide the architecture of secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that support digital transformation in the public sector.
• Make key technical decisions across the stack, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
• Take full ownership of projects from start to finish, including technical planning, estimation, implementation, and delivery.
• Define and maintain coding standards, project best practices, and quality expectations.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Identify potential project risks early and propose mitigation strategies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools that align with project needs.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience designing and building complex, scalable back-end systems with Java.
• Strong expertise in relational databases (Oracle preferred) including schema design and query optimization.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing and on-premises infrastructure environments.
• Experience deploying and operating containerized applications (Docker).
• Demonstrated ability to establish coding standards and enforce quality practices.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, including mentoring and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of key security and regulatory requirements applicable to software development.
• Fluency in Lithuanian and English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern software development best practices and clean code principles.

What We Offer

• A high-performing, ambitious, and collaborative work culture.
• Health insurance and a yearly training budget for conferences and courses.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited work-from-home policy.
• Extra vacation days after two and four years of service.
• Work from anywhere (WFA) possibilities in NFQ-approved countries.

Join us as a Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead (Java) remote and help us innovate in the tech industry!