Lead Java Engineer Full-time Job

Strategic Staffing Solutions International's client is a US-based software firm specializing in building real-time trading systems, exchanges, and clearing solutions for leading global financial institutions. The company combines deep industry knowledge with strong tech expertise to deliver high-quality software solutions.For their Riga team is growing, they are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to drive architecture decisions, guide developers, and shape the delivery of new and existing system integrations.What you will do:Develop and support existing and new internal system integration solutionsMake decisions on solution architectureImplement unit and integration testsInvestigate production incidentsProvide work estimates and take part in sprint planningEnsure code quality and performance by following best practicesLead and mentor other developersDesign and implement new features and improve existing functionality to meet business needsParticipate in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis to deployment and ongoing supportWhat you will need:8+ years of Java experience, JDK 8+.Good understanding of common design patterns, data structures, and algorithmsThorough knowledge of Java frameworks: Spring Core (Java & XML configuration, Dependency Injection), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, REST, HibernateExperience with build tools - Maven / GradleJava web servers experience - Tomcat / JettyJenkins exposure and a basic understanding of the CI processVersion control experience - GIT (preferred) / SVNGood written and spoken English communication skills (communication with internationalclients and colleagues)Ability to work both independently and within a teamProven experience in leading development teams or mentoring other engineersExperience with public speaking (conferences, meetups) or writing technical thoughtleadership pieces (blog posts, whitepapersNice to have:Knowledge of data analysis methodologiesExperience in SQL query profiling and optimizationExperience in multithreading programmingExperience in writing shell scriptsExperience working with AWS cloud servicesWhat you will get:Salary range: 5000 - 6000 EUR grossFlexible work schedule and the possibility of working from home in Latvia or one of the offices in Riga or DaugavpilsHealth insurance and mental wellness platform from Day 1Annual training budgetSports community and activities coverageRewards programAn additional day of paid sick leave for emergency cases