UST is looking for the very Top Talent…and we would be delighted if you were to join our family!

More in detail, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and a presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

We’re seeking a passionate Java Tech Lead to work with a prestigious customer in the banking industry. At the core of our mission, we value your individuality and empower you to innovate, lead, and create value that goes beyond expectations.

Take this opportunity to push boundaries, unleash your entrepreneurial spirit, and make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Your main tasks and accountabilities will be:

Work and lead collaboratively in cross-functional agile teams within a DevOps-focused culture. Design, implement, deploy, and monitor robust backend applications, and actively participate in pull request reviews. Translate business requirements into effective backend solutions by collaborating with colleagues across various divisions. Leading actively in planning and refinement of backend features. Work closely with Solution Architects to align backend implementations. Actively engage in Software Engineering communities to share knowledge and assist colleagues. Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend code. Contributes to the development of other engineers in the team. Establishes requirements base-lines, obtains formal agreement to requirements, and ensures traceability to source. Uses appropriate modelling techniques following agreed software design standards, guidelines, patterns and methodology.

What do we expect from you?

Pragmatic, proactive, and open-minded, possessing an entrepreneurial approach. Proven high experience in backend software engineering, particularly with Java and Java Frameworks like Spring Boot (+8 Years’ Experience). Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SQL databases (MSSQL, Oracle, Postgres), and service-oriented architectures. Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka and Avro. Familiarity with TDD, BDD, and comprehensive automated testing. Knowledge and practical experience with DevOps principles, including CI/CD and Kubernetes. Proven experience in leading high-performing teams of software engineers. Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers to improve their skills and knowledge. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related fields, or relevant work experience. Fluent in English.

*Our Backend Stack: Java, Spring Boot RESTful services, Service-oriented architecture SQL (MSSQL, Oracle, Postgres) Kafka, Avro Kubernetes (PKS), Docker, Microservices CI/CD Open API, UML Unit and Integration testing.

What do we offer?

23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days! Work location: Madrid (Spain) Working modality: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurance). `Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan…) Free access to several training platforms Professional stability and career plans UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals. The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments throughout the year. Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH, or remote work policy) UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts.

In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.