Java Team Lead

Dripify is a pioneering, remote-first IT product company specializing in outreach automation products. Our platform empowers businesses by revolutionizing hiring, sales, and marketing communication processes, making interactions more efficient and seamless.

Project — dripify.com

We’re looking for a Java Team Lead who will split their time between hands-on backend development (50%) and technical/team leadership (50%). You’ll lead a team of 5 engineers, ensure delivery quality, and own architectural decisions, while also contributing code and driving technical excellence.

Requirements

— 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience (Java 21+).
— 2+ years leading a development team.
— Deep practical experience with Spring Boot modules (Web, Security, Data, Messaging).
— Strong knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and backend system design.
— Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
— Experience with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).
— Skilled in CI/CD, code quality gates, and automated testing.
— Hands-on with Docker, Linux, and system-level debugging.
— Familiar with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
— Strong focus on security best practices: auth, validation, access control.
— Working knowledge of AWS: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager.

Responsibilities

Development (50%)
— Build modular, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
— Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven services (SNS/SQS).
— Write tested, high-quality code with strong focus on unit/integration testing.
— Ensure CI/CD integration, monitoring, and production readiness.
— Drive system performance and scalability improvements.

Leadership & Delivery (50%).
— Lead a backend team: mentorship, code reviews, and engineering growth.
— Own delivery quality: scope planning, progress tracking, risk mitigation.
— Document and communicate architectural decisions.
— Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and QA.
— Promote best practices in secure development and clean architecture.

Would be a plus

— Experience in designing and operating microservice-based architectures.
— Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).
— Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.
— AWS Certifications (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
— Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.

Work conditions

— 100% remote position, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
— Competitive salary reflecting your skills and expertise.
— 24 days of paid vacation per year to recharge and relax.
— 10 days of paid sick leave.
— Educational opportunities.
— Compensation budget for medical and hobby/sport expenses.
— Generous budget for birthdays and anniversaries.
— Online and offline team events.
— A collaborative and innovative work environment with passionate team members.

Hiring process

✅Interview with Recruiter (45min) — ✅Tech interview with Teach Leader (1.5 hour) — ✅Interview with CTO (45min) — ✅Reference check — ✅Offer