Engineering Team Lead (Java)

Job description

Unifocus is an integrated workforce management software platform offering intelligent automation for daily work orders management, housekeeping activities, facility maintenance, survey solutions, scheduling & labour management, and time & attendance built for the hospitality market and other dynamic scheduling environment.

We support hotels, restaurants, casinos, and more with our innovative web-based and mobile software suite.

Some of the chains we work with include Hilton, Rosewood, Shangri La, Accor, IHG, Hoxton, Corinthia, Oetker Collection etc.

We are a small but growing team, and you'll have opportunities to express yourself and make meaningful contributions to our products and the company.

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About the job

As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) or Tech Lead, you will play a key role across all stages of the software development lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and deployment.

You'll be responsible for building robust, scalable Java-based components and interfaces that deliver high-quality user solutions.

In addition to hands-on development, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, guiding best practices and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement across the development process.

What will you do?

• Contribute to all stages of software development lifecycle.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives.
• Envisioning system features and functionality.
• Identify and resolve any technical issues arising.
• Involvement in Story creation, requirements, and design for new features and improvements.
• Delivery of new features and bug tickets.
• Write and maintain code in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
• Create detailed design documentation.
• Help identify defects, issues, and risks within the software system.
• Work closely and proactively with the product teams to determine the best way to increase the quality of the product.
• Keeping up to date with the latest technology trends and releases.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to build and deploy world-class software.
• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields preferred.
• 8+ years of experience developing core Java applications across enterprise, SME, or start-up environments.
• Strong knowledge of middleware and interface technologies (REST APIs, webhooks); experience with Workato or Boomi
  is preferred.
• Proven experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and RESTful API development.
• Experience in designing, building, and monitoring microservices.
• Solid background in persistence technologies including JPA, Hibernate, MS-SQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in Java 8+, including features like Streams, Lambdas, and Functional Programming.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or AWS DevOps.
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP (AWS preferred).
• Front-end development experience using React or Angular with good understanding of leveraging best practices around HTML, CSS3/Tailwind, Responsive designs.
• Comfortable in Agile environments with iterative development and regular demos.
• Working knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) concepts.
• Experience with container orchestration using Managed Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE).
• Hands-on experience integrating applications with cloud services.
• Familiarity with event-driven technologies (e.g., Kafka, Event Buses).
• Exposure to stream processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink.
• Front-end development experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React.js.
• Hospitality services domain experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and software development best practices.
• Skilled in code and query optimization.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

The Unifocus experience:

Our Culture Statement: Thriving Together, Achieving Greatness

To support our culture mission, we have four core culture values of Unite, Inspire, Empower, and Excel.

Each value representing a set of key traits that define how we live and breathe our culture every day.

We UNITE globally, combining our diverse talents, perspectives, and expertise.

With professionalism and a touch of fun, we inspire and empower each other to excel.  Together, we deliver exceptional value, challenge norms, and leave a lasting impact within the hospitality industry.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• A hybrid working environment that promotes healthy work-life balance. 
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations