Software Engineering Team Lead (Java)

Grove Global Consult is a consulting and recruitment agency providing strategic consulting services to the private business sector worldwide.Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead (Java) for one of our clients.

About the Role:As a Team Lead, you will lead a team of talented Java developers responsible for building and maintaining a core platform. You will play a key role in balancing technical delivery with people leadership — mentoring engineers, supporting technical decision-making, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers through regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and career development support• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of backend services for the their platform• Collaborate closely with product managers and architects to align technical delivery with business priorities• Ensure engineering best practices in code quality, scalability, performance, and security• Review and approve code to maintain high development standards• Identify and remove technical or organizational blockers impacting delivery timelines• Troubleshoot issues across staging and production environments• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools and processes

What We’re Looking For:• Proven experience as a Team Lead or Senior Java Developer• Strong expertise in Java (Java 11+), Spring Boot, and backend development• Experience designing and delivering scalable production systems• Deep understanding of software development best practices and design patterns• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams• Experience working with Agile methodologies and leading sprint ceremonies• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes is considered a strong advantage• Previous experience in high-volume transactional platforms is a plus• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment