# Senior Java Technical Lead

> InventYOU AB · Athens, Greece (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-22

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Java Technical Lead to join our team and support the design, development, and delivery of complex enterprise applications built on modern cloud-native architectures. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development capabilities, and the ability to guide development teams through complex microservices and event-driven environments. You will work closely with architects, business analysts, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and high-performing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise Java applications
-   Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
-   Design and implement microservices-based architectures
-   Develop and maintain event-driven solutions using Kafka
-   Collaborate with architects and business analysts to define and refine technical solutions
-   Support system integration activities across multiple services and platforms
-   Ensure application scalability, performance, and reliability
-   Contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps
-   Support deployment and operational activities within Kubernetes environments
-   Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices
-   Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
-   Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues

## Requirements

-   Strong experience with Java 17+ development
-   Experience with Spring Boot 3+
-   Strong experience with Spring Cloud Stream
-   Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
-   Strong experience with enterprise Java microservices architectures
-   Strong experience with event-driven architectures
-   Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
-   Experience with Helm
-   Experience leading development teams or acting in technical leadership roles
-   Experience working in complex enterprise environments
-   Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving requirements
-   Experience collaborating with architects, business analysts, and multiple technical teams
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
-   Ability to quickly onboard and become productive in complex environments
-   Strong ownership mindset and delivery focus

### Nice to Have

-   Experience with Elasticsearch
-   Experience with MongoDB
-   Experience with PostgreSQL
-   Experience with Docker
-   Experience with ArgoCD
-   Experience working with legacy database integrations

### You will be a great candidate for us if you

-   Have experience leading development teams in complex technical environments
-   Are comfortable making architectural and technical decisions
-   Thrive in microservices and event-driven ecosystems
-   Can effectively manage ambiguity and evolving requirements
-   Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivery
-   Enjoy mentoring and supporting other engineers

## Benefits

### Why join inventYOU

-   Work on technically challenging enterprise platforms
-   Contribute to modern cloud-native and event-driven architectures
-   Collaborate with experienced architects and engineering teams
-   Lead the delivery of complex software solutions
-   Develop your expertise in modern Java, Kubernetes, and distributed systems technologies

## Apply

[Apply at InventYOU AB](https://apply.workable.com/inventyou-ab/j/E77E6B749C/apply)

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