Tech Lead – Java, CMS, Search

• Serve as the technical lead for a critical ecosystem comprising two institutional websites and around thirty business applications.
• Oversee application architecture decisions, application security, and compliance with RGAA 4.1, GDPR, and eco-design standards.
• Lead the major version upgrade of the Java CMS based on a JCR repository, including impact assessment, work-package breakdown, cutover planning, and the regression-prevention strategy.
• Prepare architecture documentation and estimate work in work units for the client’s IT department.
• Ensure the effectiveness of Apache Solr 9 and its linguistic indexing pipeline.
• Develop Java/JCR back-end modules, components, REST services, and online business tools.
• Redesign the third-party data ingestion pipeline and prepare for the integration of AI-powered semantic search.
• Provide technical supervision and support the development of two developers’ skills through code reviews and mentoring.
• Write and maintain architecture documentation and onboarding guides.
• Increase automated test coverage and optimize the client’s CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and SonarQube.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Java development, with proven technical leadership experience.
• Expertise in enterprise Java CMS platforms (Magnolia, Jahia, or Liferay), extended through custom development.
• Strong command of the JCR model.
• Hands‑on experience leading a major version upgrade in production.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Ability to develop team members’ skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with a demanding client IT department.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of Java 11/17, PostgreSQL, REST services, Apache Solr 9, Vue.js 2/3, Freemarker, SCSS, Bootstrap, Maven, Git (Gitea), Jenkins, SonarQube, JUnit, Mockito, JMeter, and Tomcat.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Java development and technical leadership, with a strong focus on application architecture, security compliance, and team skill development. Proficient in managing complex ecosystems and enhancing CI/CD processes while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Development
• Technical Leadership
• Application Architecture
• Enterprise Java CMS Platforms
• CI/CD Optimization

Hard Skills

• Java 11/17
• JCR Model
• REST Services
• PostgreSQL
• Apache Solr 9
• Vue.js 2/3
• Freemarker
• SCSS
• Bootstrap
• JUnit

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• RGAA 4.1
• GDPR
• Eco-Design Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Jenkins
• SonarQube
• Git (Gitea)
• Mockito
• JMeter
• Tomcat