Java Tech Lead

Job Description This is a remote position. We are looking for a Java Tech Lead to drive a pilot delivery of a new financial product enabling money transfers between financial institutions using stablecoin blockchain technology. The objective is to build a production-grade platform that is scalable, secure, and designed to become a core component of a broader financial ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of architecture, delivery, and engineering standards across distributed international teams. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of microservices using Java and Spring Boot Define and drive the target architecture ensuring scalability, resilience, and security Design and implement event-driven integrations using Azure Event Hub or Kafka Own API strategy and design, including GraphQL Guide containerisation and cloud deployment on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes Drive engineering best practices across code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, and production readiness Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues Mentor and coordinate engineers across distributed teams in multiple time zones Align technical roadmap with product goals and business outcomes Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in microservices architectures Proven track record delivering production-grade distributed systems Deep knowledge of Azure and cloud-native environments Hands-on experience with Azure Event Hub and/or Kafka Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Strong API design experience including GraphQL Experience leading international engineering teams Strong communication skills and ability to drive technical decisions Nice to have Exposure to blockchain technologies, ideally stablecoins Experience in Financial Services or Banking Background operating high-availability platforms in regulated or security-constrained environments Benefits Solid, competitive salary Work in a multinational environment on international projects Comprehensive healthcare Long-term B2B contract with a stable project pipeline Remote work model