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# Lead Java Engineer

- **Company:** CLC Consulting
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Systems, ReactJS, Backend, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.at/details/5550421950

## About the Role

* Tech leadership experience as a hands-on Full Stack Engineer, primarily back-end focused in Java/Spring (approx. 5-10+ years of experience).
 * Hands-on experience with Microservices, cloud-native architectures, and containerization.
 * Front-end knowledge in React, Angular, or Vue.js.
 * Proven experience in software modernization or transformational projects.
 * Strong consulting experience, working directly with clients and managing project stakeholders.
 * Independent, solution-oriented, and comfortable driving technical decisions.
 * Fluent in English, while German is a huge plus.

## Description

* You'll be the technical and project lead on software modernization and transformation projects.
 * You'll guide architectural decisions, design and build robust software solutions on top of existing systems, and drive technical execution from inception to delivery.
 * You will be a hands-on lead, primarily focused on back-end development in Java/Spring, with some front-end tasks, ensuring a well-rounded full-stack perspective.
 * You'll work with Microservices, cloud-native environments, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
 * You'll contribute to strategic and technical advisory for clients while maximizing project impact.

This is a purely technical and project-based leadership role, focused on delivery and technical excellence rather than line management.


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