Accenture

Lead Developer (all genders)

Accenture
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2 days ago
Hamburg, Germany +3 moreStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Own and design backend architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and highly available distributed systems.
  • Lead the implementation of complex software solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Serve as a technical contact for the team and mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions, technology evaluations, project strategies, and agile processes.
  • Shape the company’s technical direction as an experienced technical sparring partner.

Requirements

  • Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable field, or equivalent qualification through long-term practical experience.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Java backend development and ideally 2 or more years in a technical leadership role.
  • Very strong proficiency in Java 11 or later and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Quarkus.
  • Experience designing and operating microservices, event-driven architectures such as Kafka or RabbitMQ, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including database optimization.
  • Ideally, knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP and cloud-native patterns.
  • Initial experience developing AI agents is advantageous.
  • Practical application of Clean Code, SOLID principles, TDD, and automated testing.
  • Clear communication of technical topics to audiences ranging from developers to CTOs, with fluent German and English skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible working model with the option to work remotely, manage an overtime account, and organize working hours independently.
  • Extensive professional development in current technology trends and soft skills.
  • Diversity, inclusion, and regular team events to strengthen collaboration.
  • Market-aligned compensation with opportunities tied to individual performance.
  • Employee discounts, company-condition leasing of a bicycle or car, participation in an employee stock program, insurance options, and retirement provisions.
Accenture

About Accenture

10,000+ employees

Accenture is a global professional services firm providing management consulting, systems integration and technology, cybersecurity, and business process outsourcing for enterprises and governments. It operates a services-driven model delivering projects and managed services, often with major cloud and software partners, across industries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin and publicly traded on the NYSE (ACN), it originated as Andersen Consulting and adopted the Accenture name in 2001.

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