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Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer

PatriannaUkraineTechnology
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Patrianna Limited is seeking a remote Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer in Ukraine to drive technical excellence while architecting scalable Java solutions. This contract position suits experienced software engineering professionals with deep Java expertise looking to shape next-generation gaming platforms.

Role Overview

Patrianna Limited is hiring a Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer to lead technical initiatives and architect scalable Java solutions for a next-generation gaming platform. The company operates within an AI-driven engineering culture where artificial intelligence is integrated into system design, prototyping, refactoring, testing, and code reviews as a productivity multiplier. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering judgment with architectural ownership to deliver high-performance software.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence.
Lead code reviews and set best practices to guarantee high-quality engineering deliverables.
Optimize database performance and build robust data solutions, with a focus on PostgreSQL and query optimization.
Architect and maintain messaging systems using Kafka or related technologies to manage high-volume data streams.
Troubleshoot and resolve intricate production problems, taking complete ownership of system reliability and performance.
Drive technical discussions and encourage collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Extensive production-level experience with Java alongside a deep understanding of JVM internals and the Java ecosystem.
Strong system design capabilities with a proven track record of documenting and implementing complex architectures.
Advanced knowledge of relational database principles, PostgreSQL expertise, and database performance tuning skills.
Solid understanding of messaging concepts, ideally featuring experience within the Kafka ecosystem.
Exceptional troubleshooting skills coupled with a strong grasp of concurrency principles and security best practices.
Leadership experience that includes team mentoring and upper-intermediate English proficiency for effective stakeholder communication.
Comfortable working in an AI-driven engineering environment that treats AI as a primary productivity multiplier.

Skills and Tools

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

About the Company

Patrianna Limited is a fast-scaling product development company headquartered in Gibraltar with a dynamic global team. Operating at the intersection of technology and entertainment, the company builds innovative solutions that shape the future of social gaming for millions of players worldwide. Patrianna fosters an ego-free, collaborative culture focused on speed, ambition, and bold ideas, hiring strictly based on skills, drive, and ideas.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesJavaKafka

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is remote and based in Ukraine.

What is the employment type for this role?

This position is offered on a contract employment type.

What primary technologies are used in the tech stack?

The primary tech stack includes Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Kubernetes, Kafka, Google Cloud Platform, AlloyDB for PostgreSQL, and Redis.

What is the engineering culture like at Patrianna?

Patrianna maintains an AI-driven engineering culture where artificial intelligence is embedded directly into engineering workflows like system design, prototyping, testing, and code review as a productivity multiplier.

Where is Patrianna headquartered?

Patrianna is headquartered in Gibraltar with a dynamic, global team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Patrianna careers page.

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