Java Team Lead

Are you a hands-on Java expert with a passion for clean architecture and strong leadership?
The Trading Pit, a fast-growing fintech innovator, is on the hunt for a Java Team Lead to guide our backend team, build scalable systems, and play a key role in driving our global platform forward.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled Java developers, promoting best practices and clean, scalable code

• Design and implement high-performance backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot

• Collaborate with frontend developers (React) to ensure seamless integration.

• Take ownership of backend architecture, system design, and performance optimization

• Champion modern engineering practices including TDD, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows

• Work cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, QA, and Design teams in an agile environment

• Drive backend feature delivery and play a key role in shaping the technical roadmap

Requirements:

• Deep technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing or mentoring backend development teams

• Strong team player with the ability and desire to mentor, provide feedback, and build high-performing teams

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and scalable architecture

• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (SQL, triggers, PL/pgSQL)

• Strong working knowledge of Apache Kafka (Kafka Streams, Schema Registry)

• Familiarity with Docker, Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid work flexibility

• 21 days of annual leave + 6 paid sick days

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Provident fund contributions

• Birthday gift + half-day off on your birthday

• Pet-friendly office

• Fresh fruit, snacks, and premium coffee daily

• Relaxed dress code and a friendly, high-energy team culture