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Lead/Tech Lead Java Engineer

PatriannaUkraineTechnology
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Patrianna Limited is looking for a remote Lead/Tech Lead Java Engineer in Ukraine to design complex system architectures and drive technical excellence within a global gaming environment. This fully remote opportunity suits an experienced, adaptable software professional who thrives in an AI-driven engineering culture and wants to shape social gaming solutions for millions of players.

Role Overview

The Lead/Tech Lead Java Engineer guides technical initiatives, mentors team members, and ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Operating within an AI-integrated development environment, this position combines hands-on coding with system design, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. The professional taking on this role will directly influence product creation and help scale business operations at pace.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while providing mentorship to engineering team members.
Lead code reviews and set strict engineering best practices to maintain high deliverable quality.
Optimize database performance and build robust data solutions using PostgreSQL and query tuning.
Architect and maintain messaging platforms using Kafka or comparable technologies to process high-volume data streams.
Investigate and resolve challenging production issues while owning system reliability and performance.
Drive technical conversations and encourage cooperative problem-solving across various functional teams.

Requirements

Extensive production background utilizing Java alongside a deep grasp of JVM internals and its ecosystem.
Proven ability in system design with the capacity to document and execute intricate architectures.
Advanced understanding of relational database fundamentals, PostgreSQL proficiency, and performance optimization.
Solid familiarity with messaging concepts and practical experience within the Kafka ecosystem.
Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with knowledge of concurrency principles and security standards.
Leadership background involving team mentorship and an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency.

Skills and Tools

Java 25 and Spring Boot 4
Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Kafka, Ebean ORM, Flyway, and Redis
Quartz, Websockets, Retool, and Test Containers
Locust, Jenkins, ArgoCD, ELK stack, Sentry, and Grafana
Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Bitbucket

Salary and Benefits

Generous leave policy covering paid time off for vacation and sick leave, plus bank holidays.
Continuous professional development opportunities within a rapidly expanding enterprise.
Regular company events designed to build camaraderie and teamwork.
Full remote work flexibility allowing team members to operate from their preferred location.

About the Company

Headquartered in Gibraltar, Patrianna Limited is a fast-scaling product development enterprise operating at the intersection of technology and entertainment. The organization builds innovative social gaming solutions that reach millions of global users through speed, ambition, and bold ideas. The company embraces an AI-driven engineering culture where artificial intelligence serves as a daily productivity multiplier across prototyping, system design, testing, and code reviews.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit their application for the Lead/Tech Lead Java Engineer position.

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesJavaKafka

Questions candidates ask

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, this role offers full remote work flexibility from Ukraine or wherever the candidate feels most productive.

What technologies are used in the tech stack?

The tech stack includes Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Kafka, AlloyDB for PostgreSQL, Redis, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and Grafana, among other tools.

What level of English proficiency is required?

Candidates must have upper-intermediate English proficiency for effective stakeholder communication.

What benefits does the company provide?

Benefits include a generous leave policy for vacation, sick leave, and bank holidays, continuous professional development opportunities, company events, and full remote work.

How is artificial intelligence utilized in the engineering workflow?

AI is embedded directly into engineering workflows as a productivity multiplier for system design, prototyping, refactoring, testing, and code reviews.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Patrianna careers page.

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