Tech Lead – Java, CMS & Search

Become the technical lead for a critical ecosystem comprising two institutional websites and around thirty business applications.Ensure sound 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 plan, and regression-prevention strategy.Write architecture documentation and prepare effort estimates 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 leadership and support the development of two developers through code reviews and mentoring.Write and maintain architecture documentation and onboarding guides.Establish two-person coverage for critical components.Increase automated test coverage and optimize the client’s CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and SonarQube.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of Java development experience, with proven technical leadership experience.
• Expertise in enterprise Java CMS platforms (Magnolia, Jahia, or Liferay), extended with custom development.
• Strong knowledge 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.
• Knowledge of RGAA 4.1, GDPR, and eco-design standards.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Java Development, Technical Leadership, and Application Architecture, with a strong focus on compliance with RGAA 4.1 and GDPR standards. Proficient in leading major version upgrades and mentoring team members while ensuring application security and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Development
• Technical Leadership
• Application Architecture
• CI/CD Optimization
• Compliance with RGAA 4.1 and GDPR

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Eco-Design Standards
• Application Security
• Technical Documentation
• AI-Powered Semantic Search

Tools & Technologies

• Jenkins
• SonarQube
• Git/Gitea
• JUnit
• Mockito
• JMeter
• Tomcat