Tech Lead - Java / Cloud Architecture

About the Assignment

We are looking for a highly experienced Tech Lead with a strong background in Java, cloud technologies, and software architecture for a long-term assignment based in Gothenburg.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will combine software development with architectural responsibilities. You will contribute to both the implementation of solutions and the technical direction of the wider platform.

The role is well suited to someone who enjoys working close to the code while also being comfortable discussing architecture, making technical decisions, and guiding other developers.

You will work in a modern DevOps environment together with several development teams. The organization follows an agile way of working with short development iterations and longer planning cycles.

Your Responsibilities

As a Tech Lead, you will be involved in both technical delivery and architectural development. Your responsibilities will include:Providing technical leadership within the development team

Developing and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot

Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions

Contributing to overall system and solution architecture

Evaluating technical approaches and making architectural decisions

Working with AWS and cloud-native technologies

Developing distributed and asynchronous applications

Collaborating closely with developers, architects, and other technical stakeholders

Supporting engineering best practices around testing, quality, and automation

Contributing to CI/CD and continuous delivery processes

Sharing knowledge and supporting the technical growth of the team

The position offers a balanced combination of hands-on development and architectural work.

Required Experience

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in backend development who has previously taken on technical leadership responsibilities.

You should be confident communicating technical concepts, driving discussions, and making decisions while remaining comfortable working hands-on with development.

Essential SkillsProven experience as a Tech Lead, Technical Lead, Team Lead, Lead Developer, or similar

Strong professional experience with Java backend development

Advanced knowledge of TypeScript

Solid experience with AWS, particularly serverless technologies

Strong understanding of microservices architecture and software design

Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases

Strong experience with Spring Boot

Experience with asynchronous programming

Practical experience with GitHub

Good knowledge of Unix/Linux environments

Experience applying Test Driven Development (TDD)

Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated delivery pipelines

Experience working in agile environments, such as Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Fluent professional English

Nice to Have

Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an advantage:Automotive or mobility technology

Connected vehicles or connected applications

Serverless application development

AWS CDK

AWS CodePipeline

Docker and containerized environments

Load and performance testing

Designing highly scalable software solutions

Application profiling and performance optimization

Connectivity and integration platforms

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset.

You are curious about new technologies, enjoy solving complex problems, and are comfortable working across different levels of abstraction - from writing code to discussing system architecture.

You are likely to thrive in this role if you are:A strong communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions

Collaborative and willing to share knowledge

Pragmatic and solution-oriented

Interested in both software engineering and architecture

Able to see the bigger picture without losing focus