Stream Lead Java

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Company Description At Coface, we make trade happen everyday. Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions. Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners! Job Description Join Coface Technologies and contribute to ICON, a strategic platform undergoing large-scale modernization. You will lead a Java team delivering cloud-native, scalable and resilient solutions using modern technologies. Your Mission - You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding your team in building high-quality microservices while promoting ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers • Design and deliver microservices using Java and Spring Boot • Ensure code quality, security, performance and reliability • Collaborate with architects, product owners and other teams • Drive architectural and technical decisions • Oversee code reviews, CI/CD and production readiness • Contribute hands-on to complex features and POCs • Support agile planning, estimation and delivery • Participate in recruitment and onboarding Technology Stack (ICON3) • Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud • Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture • Angular 17+ • Kafka • Oracle and MongoDB • Docker, Kubernetes • GitLab CI / Jenkins • Centralized logging, monitoring and observability Qualifications Required Skills & Experience • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related discipline • 8+ years of Java development experience; at least 3 years in a leadership role • Strong Java fundamentals (collections, concurrency, streams) • Proven experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs • Experience designing distributed and microservice-based systems • Good knowledge of database design and transaction management • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Strong time management and multi-tasking capability • Excellent communication and leadership skills (English) Nice to Have • Event-driven systems and Kafka expertise. • Security best practices in distributed systems. • Experience in international environments. Additional Information Why Join Us Work on a high-impact, global platform using modern technologies. We offer real ownership, technical challenges, continuous learning and an international environment. This is a hybrid role based in our Bucharest office. We encourage our employees to take care of themselves with things like short Fridays, private healthcare, vouchers – meal, vacation, gift, and more