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Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead (Java)

Vilnius · VilniusFull-timelead

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We build the tech that moves industries forward. We have our eyes set on AI, energy, logistics, sports and other complex and exciting segments.

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We build the tech that moves industries forward. We have our eyes set on AI, energy, logistics, sports and other complex and exciting segments.

We believe in an innovative approach to solving deep issues and encourage our people to find their own solutions. We are constantly rethinking processes, business models, architecture, and tech stacks.

We foster a sense of curiosity, experimentation, and passion beyond code. With us, you can easily deepen your knowledge in any field you’re curious about. And because we work across many industries, you’ll be gaining the experience others can only dream of.

We develop innovative GovTech and R&D solutions that improve the efficiency, transparency, and intelligence of public sector systems. Our mission is to build secure, scalable software that helps governments deliver better digital services.

Our teams combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative, fast-learning culture. Using technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Oracle Database, Docker, and practices such as Domain-Driven Design, we build reliable and maintainable solutions.

Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, building a collaborative and high-performing environment where people take ownership of their work and continuously improve

Design and guide the architecture of secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that support digital transformation in the public sector. Make key technical decisions across the stack

Take full ownership of projects from start to finish - including technical planning, estimation, implementation, and delivery

Define and maintain coding standards, project best practices, and quality expectations. Actively participate in code reviews to ensure these standards are followed

Identify potential project risks early, communicate their impact, and propose mitigation strategies to keep delivery smooth and predictable

Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and approaches that fit project needs and support the unit’s technical direction

Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, shape technical solutions, and translate business needs into practical implementation plans

Drive R&D initiatives and explore new ideas that can improve existing systems and strengthen the unit’s technical capabilities

Lead by example by maintaining high engineering standards, demonstrating strong ownership of work, and promoting a culture of feedback, recognition, and knowledge sharing

Proven hands-on experience designing and building complex, scalable back-end systems with Java

Strong expertise in relational databases (Oracle preferred) - including the ability to design schemas, optimize queries, and make informed data architecture decisions

Solid understanding of cloud computing and on-premises infrastructure environments, with experience deploying and operating containerized applications (Docker)

Demonstrated ability to establish coding standards, enforce quality practices, and drive architectural decisions across a team or multiple projects

Proven leadership and people management skills - mentoring engineers, setting career paths and goals, conducting interviews, and resolving team conflicts

Understanding of key security and regulatory requirements applicable to software development, particularly in the public sector context

Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills

Good understanding of software development best practices and clean code principles

Fluency in Lithuanian and English

A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Bonus for referrals

Employee-led workshops and office perks

Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team

Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy

For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries