Tech Lead – Java & AWS

We are looking for a seasoned Tech Lead with strong expertise in Java and AWS to join our team in Gothenburg, Sweden. This hybrid role involves a balanced focus on hands-on software development and software architecture, working closely with domain architects, developers, and the DevOps organization. You will be part of a dynamic environment operating in two-week sprints and ten-week program increments, collaborating within a domain comprising four teams and around 24 professionals. The position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical efforts while remaining actively involved in coding and solution design.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, direction, and guidance to the development team.
- Balance hands-on software development with architecture and solution design duties.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services primarily using Java and Spring Boot.
- Contribute to architectural decisions ensuring alignment with the broader domain architecture.
- Develop microservices-based and AWS serverless solutions.
- Work with TypeScript as part of application development.
- Collaborate closely with domain architects, developers, DevOps professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in technical discussions, solution design, code reviews, and development activities.
- Design and implement SQL and NoSQL data solutions.
- Develop and support asynchronous application components and distributed systems.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, GitHub-based development, and modern DevOps practices.
- Promote Test-Driven Development (TDD), maintainability, and high-quality engineering standards.
- Work effectively in Unix/Linux environments and Agile delivery models including Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
- Support the delivery of reliable, maintainable, and scalable software solutions while communicating technical concepts clearly across teams.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant software development experience with a strong background in Java backend development.
- Proven experience in Tech Lead or Team Lead roles.
- Proficiency in Spring Boot and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, particularly serverless services and development.
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, design, and related software architecture concepts.
- Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with GitHub and asynchronous programming.
- Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments.
- Strong advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Well-versed in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Ability to remain hands-on with development tasks while fulfilling architectural and leadership responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills
- Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with automotive connectivity or connected applications.
- Familiarity with AWS CDK and AWS CodePipeline.
- Knowledge of Docker and additional serverless development frameworks.
- Understanding of scalability challenges and experience with load testing.
- Skills in application profiling and performance optimization.

Working Environment
- Location: Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Work Mode: Hybrid, with a majority of work performed from the office.
- Delivery Model: DevOps and Agile, operating in two-week sprint cycles.
- Team Structure: Part of a domain consisting of four teams and approximately 24 members.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a technically diverse team while staying deeply engaged in software development and architecture within a collaborative and agile environment.