Senior Software Engineer/Tech Lead

We are a company operating in the biotechnology and medical field, developing solutions that directly support healthcare and life sciences. Our software stack has a long history and currently includes Java (1.6 / 1.8), JSP, Oracle Database, GWT, Swing, Stripes, and Tomcat. We are now embarking on a strategic transformation to modernize our systems, migrate parts of a large monolithic application, and evolve towards a more scalable, maintainable architecture. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead who will help us shape the technical direction, lead modernization efforts, and mentor our team through this transition.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of modernization initiatives, including:

o   Refactoring and extracting functionality from a large Java monolith.

o   Migrating legacy applications (JSP, Swing, GWT, Stripes) to modern frameworks and architectures.

o   Evaluating and introducing new technologies aligned with business needs.

o   Define the long-term technical roadmap for system upgrades, modularization, and scalability.

o   Work closely with stakeholders to understand business and regulatory requirements in the biotech/medical domain.

o   Provide hands-on technical leadership: write high-quality code, review contributions, and ensure best practices.

o   Mentor and support other engineers during the migration and modernization journey.

o   Collaborate with database experts on Oracle optimization and potential migration strategies.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with Java and enterprise systems.

• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to modernization projects (e.g., monolith-to-modular/microservices, migration to cloud, refactoring legacy systems).

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.

• Experience with web technologies, APIs, and modern frameworks (Spring Boot, Angular/React, etc.).

• Solid knowledge of relational databases (Oracle experience is a strong plus).

• Familiarity with deployment environments (Tomcat, containers, CI/CD pipelines).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving mindset and pragmatic approach to balancing technical and business priorities.

• Experience in biotech/medical/healthcare software is a plus (but not required)

• DevOps & Cloud: Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

• Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.

• Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and effectively lead technical discussions.