Java Development Lead at Endava in Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria

companyDescription Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. jobDescription Development is the largest discipline at Endava. Our developers design, build, and release software products in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and libraries. Always collaborating with cross-functional project teams, our developers are adaptable problem-solvers with a client-oriented mindset. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of Java-based backend services and microservices Provide technical leadership across multiple agile engineering teams Contribute to all phases of software development lifecycle – requirements clarification, architecture, development, testing and operations Support delivery planning, backlog refinement and dependency management Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Delivery stakeholders Drive and contribute to the creation and execution of a technical roadmap Mentor engineers through coaching, code reviews and technical guidance Ensure solutions meet scalability, reliability and security requirements Support production issue resolution and operational stability Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share best practices with the team Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and delivery processes . qualifications Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices Good knowledge of basic security concepts Accountable in managing the end-to-end delivery flow and taking ownership of the team’s deliverables Experience working in Agile delivery environments Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization and CI/CD pipelines Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills. Nice to Have: Background within payments, fintech, or financial services Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures Strong interest in or hands-on involvement with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or GenAI-enabled development workflows. additionalInformation Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership; Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences; Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme; Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps; Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations. At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.