Lead Developer (Java-Quarkus) - Refer at Thoughtworksreferral

Thoughtworksreferral

Brasil; Quito·6d ago

LeadFull-timeJavaAWSKubernetesDockerTerraformPostgreSQLRedisMicroservicesAgileCI/CD

Salary Range

$153,000 - $207,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Developer to join our team at Thoughtworks. This role involves acting as the primary point of contact for clients and bringing a strategic mindset to projects.

Key Responsibilities

→Design and implement backend services using Java (Quarkus) and well-defined APIs (OpenAPI)
→Contribute to event-driven solutions using Kafka (Confluent)
→Work with microservices and API Gateway patterns
→Collaborate with cloud and platform teams on AWS and Kubernetes-based environments
→Contribute to infrastructure as code initiatives using Terraform
→Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and GitHub Actions
→Apply quality and security practices in daily development
→Build observable services and collaborate on monitoring and troubleshooting
→Work with PostgreSQL and Redis to design efficient data access patterns
→Collaborate closely with product, QA and platform peers

Requirements

✓Well-versed in two or more languages (Java)
✓Experience leading software development teams using Agile, Lean and/or Continuous
✓Knowledge of delivery approaches such as TDD, continuous integration, pairing and infrastructure automation
✓Proficient in English
✓Experience influencing others and advocating for technical excellence
✓Ability to develop and execute a technical vision with a focus on business value
✓Experience mentoring less experienced peers
✓Resilient in ambiguous situations and able to approach challenges from multiple perspectives