Tech Lead Java

Who We Are  

PALO IT is a global innovation consultancy and Agile software development company dedicated to helping organizations embrace tech as a force for good. We work with clients to rapidly launch products and services, create new business models, leadership and culture for the future. We are a community of innovators, designers and technologists across 10 offices and five continents (France, Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, USA, Brazil and Colombia).  

We're committed to helping businesses transform our world for the better. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum (WEF) New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company in México, Singapore and Hong Kong, currently working towards certification across all other locations.  

Our Impact in PALO IT  

Using our B Corp certification and WEF status as our north star, we’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. With 2025 as our horizon, we are taking action to meet the following objectives:  

• Become a climate net-zero company 
• Attain 50% of revenue from projects with a positive impact 
• Train 100% of our workforce on impact 
• Achieve B Corp certification among all 11 of our offices across the globe 
• Attain 90% happy employees at PALO IT  

Our clients are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.  

What does your job look like?

As a Tech Lead Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. You'll lead initiatives to migrate monolithic architectures to modern microservices, leveraging advanced DevOps practices and cloud technologies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and efficiency, contributing to the company’s overall software engineering excellence. From architecture design to deployment and maintenance, you’ll shape solutions that align with business needs while mentoring team members and setting technical standards.

Your main responsibilities will be

• Architectural Transformation
  Migrate monolithic architectures to microservices using Dockerfile, Maven, and observability agents.
• Update Java pom files as needed to ensure smooth integration with Maven.

DevOps & Cloud Engineering

• Orchestrate containers in clusters using OpenShift manifests, including Pods, Deployments, Services, HPA, PV, and Ingress.
• Configure environments with ConfigMaps and Secrets.
• Implement cluster security using RBAC.
• Automate processes with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, OpenShift, or GitLab.

Development & Leadership

• Write high-quality, well-tested code for frontend and backend systems.
• Design innovative solutions aligned with business objectives, ensuring technical excellence.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Address technical debt and recommend architectural improvements.

Operational Support

• Oversee deployment releases and maintenance of critical applications.

What you need to succeed in this role

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Backend Developer.
• Advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher).

Backend Expertise

• Data Handling: Proficient in working with REST APIs to deliver interactive applications.
• Core Frameworks: Expertise in Java Spring Boot and ORM tools like Hibernate/JPA.
• Build Tools: Proficient in build automation with Maven.

DevOps Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, and observability platforms.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD processes in Jenkins or GitLab.

Cloud & Microservices

• Strong understanding of microservice architectures and Cloud-Native designs.

You're aligned with our value by

• Your willingness to do the right thing even when facing adversity 
• You care about the well-being of others and the world at large 
• You strive to approach things in a optimistic way 
• You nail the fundamentals, sweat the details 
• You understand the whole is more than the sum of its parts and actively work towards continuous improvement of the group 
     

What We Offer  

• Stimulating working environments  
• Unique career path  
• International mobility   
• Internal R&D projects  
• Knowledge sharing 
• Personalized training 
• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship  

Discover more about us 

- With our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans!   
- More on our team culture and benefits in our careers page.  

PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. We prioritize privacy and data security. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our  Privacy Policy.