Java Tech Lead

IKNOWHOW SA

Java Tech Lead for iKnowHow Group, focusing on high-quality enterprise application development. Leading migration to microservices and mentoring engineers within Agile/Scrum teams.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeGerakas • 🇬🇷 GreeceSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheDockerHibernateJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePostgresSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality enterprise applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
Lead or contribute to the migration of monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures
Build and integrate REST and SOAP APIs for internal and external systems
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions based on clean architecture principles
Participate in system integration activities across complex distributed environments
Use messaging and integration technologies such as Apache Kafka and Feign Client
Support containerized deployments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Work within Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery
Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and support technical growth within the team
Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Support performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong professional experience as a Java Software Engineer, ideally in senior or technical lead roles
Excellent knowledge of Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture
Experience with REST APIs and SOAP APIs
Solid understanding of software architecture, software design, and system integration
Experience with Oracle Database and/or PostgreSQL
Experience with application servers such as Oracle WebLogic Server
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application environments
Knowledge of messaging or integration tools such as Apache Kafka
Experience working with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex enterprise systems
**Nice to Have:**
Experience with performance testing tools and performance monitoring
Experience with Vaadin, RichFaces, OSGi, ZeroMQ, or similar frameworks/tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

An attractive salary package
Career development and growth opportunities
An amazing private & open-office workspace in Athens #LI-Hybrid
Continuous training via personalized seminars
Stable and enjoyable working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpringSpring BootHibernatemicroservices architectureREST APIsSOAP APIsOracle DatabasePostgreSQLsoftware architecture

Soft Skills

problem-solvingmentoringcollaborationtechnical growthcode reviews

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Information Technology