Java Tech Lead

This is a remote position.We are looking for a Java Tech Lead to drive a pilot delivery of a new financial product enabling money transfers between financial institutions using stablecoin blockchain technology. The objective is to build a production-grade platform that is scalable, secure, and designed to become a core component of a broader financial ecosystem.This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of architecture, delivery, and engineering standards across distributed international teams.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of microservices using Java and Spring BootDefine and drive the target architecture ensuring scalability, resilience, and securityDesign and implement event-driven integrations using Azure Event Hub or KafkaOwn API strategy and design, including GraphQLGuide containerisation and cloud deployment on Azure using Docker and KubernetesDrive engineering best practices across code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, and production readinessAct as the primary escalation point for complex technical issuesMentor and coordinate engineers across distributed teams in multiple time zonesAlign technical roadmap with product goals and business outcomesRequirementsStrong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in microservices architecturesProven track record delivering production-grade distributed systemsDeep knowledge of Azure and cloud-native environmentsHands-on experience with Azure Event Hub and/or KafkaExperience with Docker and KubernetesStrong API design experience including GraphQLExperience leading international engineering teamsStrong communication skills and ability to drive technical decisionsNice to haveExposure to blockchain technologies, ideally stablecoinsExperience in Financial Services or BankingBackground operating high-availability platforms in regulated or security-constrained environmentsBenefitsSolid, competitive salaryWork in a multinational environment on international projectsComprehensive healthcareLong-term B2B contract with a stable project pipelineRemote work modelOriginally posted on Himalayas