Tech Lead Java

Job Description

PALO IT is seeking a Java Technical Lead to join their development team in Mexico City. The ideal candidate will architect and implement high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high availability and performance. This role involves technical leadership, architectural vision, team mentorship, and translating complex requirements into scalable solutions.

Role Involves:

• Designing and developing enterprise-grade web applications.
• Leading full software lifecycle activities.
• Mentoring a team of engineers.
• Championing high coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborating with product owners and stakeholders.
• Owning technical testing, performance planning, and deployment pipelines.
• Identifying and reducing technical debt.
• Driving architecture decisions and advocating for sustainable code.
• Participating in cross-functional team discussions.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Java development; 2+ years as Technical Lead.
• Expert in Java and Spring ecosystem (Boot, MVC, Security).
• Proficient in designing REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong background in relational and NoSQL databases.
• Comfortable with containerization, CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Jenkins, Concourse).
• Experience with GCP or similar cloud providers.
• Strong understanding of Oauth2, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, Git (Gitflow), and Netty.
• Experience working in agile environments with scrum, automated testing, and continuous delivery.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.

What PALO IT Offers:

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