Stream Lead Java

Join Coface Technologies and contribute to ICON, a strategic platform undergoing large-scale modernization. You will lead a Java team delivering cloud-native, scalable and resilient solutions using modern technologies.
Your Mission - You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding your team in building high-quality microservices while promoting ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers
• Design and deliver microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Ensure code quality, security, performance and reliability
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and other teams
• Drive architectural and technical decisions
• Oversee code reviews, CI/CD and production readiness
• Contribute hands-on to complex features and POCs
• Support agile planning, estimation and delivery
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding

Technology Stack (ICON3)
• Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture
• Angular 17+
• Kafka
• Oracle and MongoDB
• Docker, Kubernetes
• GitLab CI / Jenkins
• Centralized logging, monitoring and observability

Required Skills & Experience

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related discipline

• 8+ years of Java development experience; at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong Java fundamentals (collections, concurrency, streams)
• Proven experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs
• Experience designing distributed and microservice-based systems
• Good knowledge of database design and transaction management
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong time management and multi-tasking capability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills (English)

Nice to Have
• Event-driven systems and Kafka expertise.
• Security best practices in distributed systems.
• Experience in international environments.

Why Join Us
Work on a high-impact, global platform using modern technologies. We offer real ownership, technical challenges, continuous learning and an international environment.
This is a hybrid role based in our Bucharest office. We encourage our employees to take care of themselves with things like short Fridays, private healthcare, vouchers – meal, vacation, gift, and more