Java Team Lead, Fintech
Emerald Zebra Talent Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Limassol • 🇨🇾 Cyprus
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💰 €70,000 - €80,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSDockerGradleHibernateJavaKafkaMavenMicroservicesPostgresReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot
About the role
- Lead, mentor, and grow a backend team that values clean, scalable code
- Design and implement high-performance services with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and microservices
- Collaborate with frontend (React) and cross-functional squads to deliver seamless experiences
- Take ownership of backend architecture, system design, and performance tuning
- Drive best practices in TDD, CI/CD, and code reviews
- Contribute to the technical roadmap and play a key role in our next stage of growth.
Requirements
- 5+ years in leadership, mentoring teams and setting technical direction
- Strong grasp of REST APIs, microservices, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
- Comfortable with Docker, Git, Maven/Gradle, AWS and agile delivery
- Java expertise (Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA)
Benefits
- Competitive salary with provident fund contributions
- Hybrid work flexibility (office + remote balance)
- 21 days annual leave + 6 sick days
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Half-day off + gift on your birthday
- Pet-friendly office stocked with fresh fruit, snacks & premium coffee
- Relaxed dress code and a friendly, high-energy culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Java 17+Spring BootmicroservicesREST APIsPostgreSQLKafkaDockerGitMavenGradle
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationownershipcommunication