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Chapter Lead Java Development (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-04-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead a Java development chapter, managing people, skills, and technical direction for squads within a modern agile IT environment.

Role type

Senior IC Chapter Lead (Java Backend)

Builds

Production Java applications and services

Domain

Insurance technology, Cloud-native development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Java Backend development, REST, Spring Boot, SQL, AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm Charts, Build Pipelines (Tekton), Security tools (Contrast, SonarQube, OWASP), BPMN (Camunda)

Preferred skills

Test-driven development, DevOps practices, People management, Conflict management

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, Tekton, Camunda, SonarQube, Contrast

Responsibilities

Define development needs and resource planning with Product Owners and Stakeholders, ensure skill and capacity availability, coach team members for technical growth, coordinate shared leadership, actively contribute to squads

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management