App. Tech Lead - Azure & Java

SGS
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Application Lifecycle Management
Azure
Business Process Model and Notation
Code Review
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Drools
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
OAuth
Oracle Applications
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
Technical Debt
Backend
GIT
Event Driven Architecture
Angular
Information Technology
Kafka
Front End Software Development
REST
Devsecops
Serverless Computing
Legacy Systems
Static Application Security Testing
Microservices

Job description

As our Applications Tech Lead, you'll take the reins on architectural design, development standards, and vendor oversight for our core corporate applications ensuring the software we deliver meets the highest technical, security, and operational standards., * Define and validate technical designs, ensuring they meet SGS architecture and security standards.

  • Guarantee that developments (internal or external) meet quality, performance, and maintainability goals.

  • Support the Enterprise Architecture team with best-practice alignment. Technical Leadership

  • Provide clear technical guidance to internal developers and vendors.

  • Lead or validate effort estimations, workloads, and technical feasibility across project phases.

  • Actively participate in code reviews and development where required. DevOps & Application Management

  • Enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment environments.

  • Define and implement technical debt reduction strategies for legacy systems.

  • Support the resolution of critical production incidents, ensuring service continuity. Tech Stack You'll Work With

  • Backend: Java, Azure Functions, SQL Server

  • Frontend: Angular

  • Other: Java (Spring), Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, SAST/SCA tools

  • Frameworks & Methodologies: DevSecOps, Agile, Lean

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of software development experience with Java, Azure, and SQL Server
  • Experience across the full SDLC and Agile/ITIL methodologies
  • Proficient in Java (v21+), Angular (v19+), and the Spring ecosystem
  • Hands-on with SQL Server (Azure), PostgreSQL, Oracle
  • Experience with microservices (AKS), event-driven architecture (Event Hubs/Kafka), REST APIs, OAuth , and CI/CD/DevSecOps
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, SAST/SCA tools
  • Fluent in English; comfortable in global, multicultural teams
  • Nice to have: BPMN (Camunda) & Business Rules Engine (Drools)

About the company

Are you passionate about building scalable Azure applications and leading technical delivery in a global environment? At SGS, we're looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to guide the development of high-impact digital solutions that support over 99,000 employees across 2,500+ global sites.

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