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# Lead Java Developer

- **Company:** Good Company
- **Location:** Amersfoort, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.werk.nl/nl/vacatures/71566873

## About the Role

Jouw kwaliteiten - Minimaal 7 jaar ervaring als softwareontwikkelaar - Ervaring met het technisch leiden van developmentteams - Sterke kennis van Java, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL en cloud - WO werk- en denkniveau, bij voorkeur richting Informatica of Software Engineering - Je kunt technische keuzes goed onderbouwen en helder communiceren - Je vindt het leuk om collega's te coachen en kennis te delen - Je bent analytisch, gestructureerd en neemt verantwoordelijkheid - Ervaring met het overheidsdomein, procesautomatisering of archivering is een pré - Goede beheersing van Nederlands en Engels.
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## Description

Als Lead Developer ben je technisch kartrekker binnen het developmentteam. Je blijft zelf ontwikkelen, maar bent daarnaast verantwoordelijk voor de technische keuzes, architectuur en kwaliteit van de oplossingen.
Je houdt je onder andere bezig met: - Ontwikkelen en ontwerpen van Java-gebaseerde software - Bepalen van technische richting en architectuur - Aansturen en begeleiden van het developmentteam - Coachen en mentoren van junior en medior developers - Samenwerken met productmanagers en andere stakeholders - Bewaken van kwaliteit, schaalbaarheid en technische standaarden - Werken met onder andere Java, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL en Azure/AWS


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