Stream Lead Java

Join Coface Technologies and contribute to ICON, a strategic platform undergoing large-scale modernization. You will lead a Java team delivering cloud-native, scalable and resilient solutions using modern technologies. Your Mission - You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding your team in building high-quality microservices while promoting ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers • Design and deliver microservices using Java and Spring Boot • Ensure code quality, security, performance and reliability • Collaborate with architects, product owners and other teams • Drive architectural and technical decisions • Oversee code reviews, CI/CD and production readiness • Contribute hands-on to complex features and POCs • Support agile planning, estimation and delivery • Participate in recruitment and onboarding Technology Stack (ICON3) • Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud • Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture • Angular 17+ • Kafka • Oracle and MongoDB • Docker, Kubernetes • GitLab CI / Jenkins • Centralized logging, monitoring and observability Required Skills & Experience • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related discipline • 8+ years of Java development experience; at least 3 years in a leadership role • Strong Java fundamentals (collections, concurrency, streams) • Proven experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs • Experience designing distributed and microservice-based systems • Good knowledge of database design and transaction management • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Strong time management and multi-tasking capability • Excellent communication and leadership skills (English) Nice to Have • Event-driven systems and Kafka expertise. • Security best practices in distributed systems. • Experience in international environments. Why Join Us Work on a high-impact, global platform using modern technologies. We offer real ownership, technical challenges, continuous learning and an international environment. This is a hybrid role based in our Bucharest office. We encourage our employees to take care of themselves with things like short Fridays, private healthcare, vouchers – meal, vacation, gift, and more