Abstra

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We’re on the lookout for a Technical Lead (Java) with strong expertise in backend development, team leadership, and modern software engineering practices to join our growing team! This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality solutions. Location: 100% Remote. Working hours are based between the US Central-Eastern Time Zone. About the Company: Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency. Job Functions, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 engineers and QA professionals. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans. • Define functional and non-functional requirements for the team. • Provide technical direction and ensure adherence to development standards. • Own team deliverables and guarantee timely, high-quality output. • Collaborate with onshore lead, Product Owner, and project manager. Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements: • Technical Expertise: • Java 8/17 and Spring Boot. • Microservices architecture design and implementation. • Database experience (Oracle preferred, PL/SQL knowledge). • Full stack development (HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, JSP). • Leadership: • Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage deliverables. • Strong planning and requirement analysis skills. • Communication: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Testing: • Experience with JUnit and unit testing best practices. • Nice to Have: • Familiarity with fraud detection systems. • Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, SLF4J). • Experience with API frameworks (Jersey) and dependency injection. What We Offer: • Flexible working hours and remote work options. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • A collaborative and inclusive work environment. • The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team. • Excellent compensation in USD. • Hardware and software setup (mandatory).