Great software, zero headaches

We are Altamira

The company was originally founded to change the way software development is done.

We saw that there were many good small-to-medium software houses that had niche expertise and top talent. The challenge they had was creating a joined-up service that led to the highest quality software and a great service for larger, complex client organisations. We are on a mission to set a new standard for software development. We strive for zero headaches in everything we do.

15+
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140+
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120+
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Lead Software Engineer (Java & AWS)

About the job

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our client’s growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join an international team developing cutting-edge translation management solutions. Our client is a global leader in innovative language technology, helping enterprises streamline and automate multilingual communication.

As part of their strategic modernization initiative, they are migrating their Java-based monolithic application to a microservices architecture on AWS. This transformation is aimed at improving scalability, agility, and system reliability. You will lead a dedicated migration team, collaborate with multiple product teams, drive technical decisions, and ensure a seamless transition to AWS.

Requirements

7+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Java development.
Proven track record (2+ years) as a Technical Lead or Architect.
Solid experience in breaking down monolithic Java applications into microservices.
Extensive experience with AWS, particularly EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
Strong understanding and hands-on experience in microservice architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native design patterns.
Practical knowledge of modern DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
Experience with frontend technologies, ideally React, is highly desirable.
Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices including OOP, design patterns, REST APIs (OpenAPI, Swagger).
Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka is preferred.
Familiarity with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
Excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and a collaborative approach.
Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead the migration of our existing Java monolithic application to microservices on AWS EKS.
Define, document, and implement technical solutions, ensuring high scalability, security, and maintainability standards.
Coordinate and collaborate with product teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment and effective execution of migration objectives.
Mentor, guide, and manage a dedicated engineering team, providing technical leadership and support.
Establish and enforce best practices around microservices architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD processes.
Actively participate in coding, architecture reviews, and implementation when necessary.
Continuously evaluate technology options and drive improvements to add value to our products and services.

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