Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) at Zeraki

About the Role


We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who will also serve as a Tech Lead for a cross-functional engineering team (Frontend, Backend, and DevOps).
This is not just a senior IC role—it is a leadership role grounded in strong technical execution. You will be responsible for delivering complex systems end-to-end, setting engineering standards, and elevating the performance of the entire team.
You will work primarily within a Java/Spring Boot backend ecosystem, while also collaborating closely with frontend engineers (Angular) and DevOps to ensure cohesive, scalable, and reliable systems.


Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & System Design


Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
Own architectural decisions across services, ensuring clear contracts between backend, frontend (Angular), and infrastructure
Translate ambiguous product requirements into well-defined technical designs and execution plans
Drive system design discussions, identifying trade-offs in scalability, performance, and maintainability
Ensure alignment between frontend and backend through well-structured APIs and data contracts


Backend Engineering & Execution


Write high-quality, production-grade code for mission-critical systems
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
Proactively identify and address technical debt and bottlenecks
Establish and enforce best practices in code quality and testing


Team Productivity & Enablement


Act as a force multiplier through code reviews and technical leadership
Unblock engineers quickly when they face challenges
Balance personal contribution with team enablement


Ownership & Delivery


Take full ownership of multi-sprint projects
Coordinate execution across engineers
Drive incident response and post-mortems
Proactively identify and resolve risks


Cross-Stack Collaboration


Work closely with Angular frontend engineers
Partner with DevOps on deployment pipelines
Ensure end-to-end system reliability


Business & Product Alignment


Align engineering decisions with product goals
Collaborate with Product Managers
Balance technical excellence with delivery timelines


Mentorship & Team Development


Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Contribute to hiring and onboarding
Foster a culture of ownership and learning


Performance Expectations


Deliver complex multi-sprint projects reliably
Improve team velocity and code quality
Maintain high system uptime
Drive system performance improvements
Mentor engineers effectively


What We're Looking For

Experience & Technical Skills


5+ years in backend engineering
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot
Experience with distributed systems
Strong System and API design skills
Database experience (SQL/NoSQL)
Familiarity with cloud services and CI/CD configurations
Working knowledge of Angular frontend concepts


Leadership & Mindset


Strong ownership mentality
Proven leadership ability
Excellent communication skills
Pragmatic decision-maker
Passion for mentorship