Backend Technical Lead

20 hours ago

Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania Shape Your Future with Us Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year
Backend Technical Lead / Technical Business Analyst

Location: Remote (Europe-based)
Employment Type: Freelance/ 6 months
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Technical Lead who combines strong hands-on development experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture with the ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Business Analysts, QA engineers, and stakeholders, while leading a small team of backend developers to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of technical solutions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical leadership and business collaboration, ensuring that functional requirements are effectively translated into scalable, performant software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend development activities using Java, Spring Boot, and microservice-based architectures.

  • Translate business and functional requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications in collaboration with Business Analysts and Product Owners.

  • Coordinate and mentor a small team of developers (23 people), overseeing planning, task allocation, and delivery milestones.

  • Work closely with QA teams to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance service integrations.

  • Promote best practices in code quality, security, and software architecture.

  • Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and solution design sessions.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in backend software development with Java and Spring Boot.

  • Solid understanding of microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.

  • Proven experience in communicating with business and QA teams, acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor small development teams.

  • Proficiency with SQL / NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Fluent in English (both written and verbal).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and monitoring tools.

  • Background in technical business analysis or solution architecture.

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