Team Leader Software Engineering
We are Qualco Technology, the technology arm of Qualco Group, with over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions to the financial sector. We serve clients in over 30 countries, helping banks and other financial institutions manage credit and loans effectively while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Our advanced software leverages analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to support every stage of the credit and lending lifecycle, remaining at the forefront of fintech innovation.
We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to drive the development of complex distributed systems while leading a dynamic software engineering team. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with software architectural decision-making to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that align with Qualco’s business objectives.
A day in the life of a Team Leader Software Engineering at Qualco Technology includes:
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Leading end-to-end system design and implementation phases of complex distributed systems using Java and .Net backends;
- Define technical vision and architectural roadmaps, making high-level technical decisions that drive business value;
- Design scalable, resilient solutions leveraging microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native patterns;
- Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage;
Full-Stack Development & Integration
- Developing frontend interfaces using Angular and React (Next.js) while mentoring junior team members;
- Designing and implementing both in-house solutions and integrations to connect internal and third-party components;
- Creating, exposing, and consuming APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance optimization;
- Implementing and executing comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, performance, and end-to-end tests;
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and develop developers and contributing to technical decision-making processes;
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and stakeholders;
- Drive technical decision-making processes and establish development best practices;
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles;
- Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
Requirements
- A University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or related fields;
- Relevant graduate studies will be considered a plus;
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering positions, including 3+ years in team leadership or technical lead positions;
- Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and documenting REST APIs, as well as consuming third-party REST APIs;
- Deep experience in working with various databases and ORMs, including performance optimization;
- Strong hands-on experience with server-side programming and MVC frameworks;
- Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms;
- Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment with a focus on DevOps best practices;
- Deep understanding of event-driven architectures, message queues (e.g., Kafka), and microservices;
- Expert-level knowledge of Java, Spring, and Quarkus Frameworks;
- Experience with architectural patterns, system design, and technical documentation;
- Strong knowledge in frontend development with Angular and React (Next.js);
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns;
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver complex projects on time;
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
Benefits
Your Life @ Qualco Group
This role is a hybrid opportunity in Athens.
As a #Qmember, you will live out every day in a truly human-centered culture, based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Your performance and commitment to our shared goals will be recognized, and there will be great opportunities to ensure your career growth.
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Join the #Qteam and enjoy:
💸 Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs
💻 Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan
🏢 Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, and indoor parking
👨⚕ Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor
🤸♂️ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room
🏝️ Flexible working model
💡 Career and talent development tools
🎓 Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan
🌱 Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities
Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.
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