Lead Tech Java (H/F)

As the Lead Tech Java at our company, your main responsibilities will include managing large-scale projects in the insurance sector, participating in architectural design and technical modeling, and ensuring the maintenance and quality of our tech stack. You’ll collaborate closely with full-stack engineers, giving you a unique opportunity to influence both project quality and team dynamics.

To qualify for the Lead Tech Java position, you should possess at least 8 years of experience in the web ecosystem, along with strong knowledge of Java and Vu.js development. Familiarity with modern front-end tools and techniques, as well as proficiency in English, is essential. Knowledge of Swiss German is a plus that enhances communication within our team.

The work environment for the Lead Tech Java role is dynamic and collaborative. You will work either from our modern offices or directly with clients, which provides a variety of experiences. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly atmosphere and offer career tracking, trainings, and certification opportunities to support your professional growth.

As a Lead Tech Java, you will benefit from comprehensive career support, including annual reviews, mission follow-ups, training sessions, and certification opportunities. We value your professional growth and ensure you have the resources needed to advance in your career path.

The Lead Tech Java at our company engages in large-scale insurance industry projects that require innovative tech solutions. You'll work on developing advanced applications, ensuring the quality of technical aspects, and participating in risk detection and reporting to deliver the best outcomes for our prestigious clients.

In order to answer effectively, share specific projects where you've used Java to address complex challenges. Describe your role, the technologies you integrated, and how your contributions led to successful outcomes, highlighting your leadership and technical skills.

Discuss your leadership style, focusing on collaboration, fostering innovation, and ensuring open communication. Provide examples of how you've successfully guided a team through technical challenges while keeping morale high and achieving project goals.

Explain your approach to quality assurance, which might include implementing testing protocols, conducting regular code reviews, and collaborating with your team to reinforce best practices. Sharing specific instances where your diligence improved project outcomes would strengthen your response.

Frame your response by detailing the project's challenges, your strategic planning, and the actions you took to overcome them. Emphasize teamwork, communication, and adaptability in problem-solving, as well as positive results achieved through your leadership.

Discuss your familiarity with agile practices and provide examples of how you've applied them in previous roles. Highlight your ability to adapt quickly, facilitate sprints, and maintain team dynamics while delivering on project timelines.

Share your methods for keeping current, such as attending industry conferences, following thought leaders online, and engaging in user communities. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and personal development in technology.

Describe the importance of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks proactively in projects. Provide examples of how you've successfully navigated risks and engaged your team in discussions to ensure project success.

Explain your conflict resolution style, focusing on active listening and mediating discussions to achieve constructive outcomes. Include specific examples where you resolved conflicts to benefit team cohesion and project progress.

Mention specific tools you're proficient in, such as JIRA, Trello, or GitHub, and describe how these tools have facilitated your project management and collaboration efforts. Highlight any particular achievements that resulted from effective tool usage.

Articulate your enthusiasm for the company's projects and values, and how they align with your career goals. Share specific reasons that draw you to this role with our company, including culture, innovation, and the impact of the work you'll be doing.