Technical Project Manager (Java)

PURPOSE:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable software systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in backend engineering (Java/Spring Boot), microservices architecture, and cloud-native deployments, combined with excellent project management, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership skills.

This role involves driving end-to-end project execution — from technical planning and architecture discussions to delivery oversight — ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee the design and delivery of complex software solutions built on microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure efficient design, development, and deployment practices.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring quality and technical alignment with business objectives.
• Guide architecture and code-level decisions, emphasizing scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, QA, and product management in an Agile environment.
• Support and participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and release planning.
• Oversee database management practices (PostgreSQL, schema versioning, performance tuning).
• Ensure integration and interoperability across services using message brokers (RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub) and APIs.
• Drive secure design practices, including authentication/authorization with Keycloak, OAuth2, and JWT.
• Collaborate with DevOps on containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD) and cloud environments (GCP).
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical project management or lead role.
• Strong technical background in Java 11/17, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.
• Solid understanding of cloud environments (preferably Google Cloud Platform – GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, IAM).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular is a plus.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Flyway migrations, and database optimization.
• Understanding of API design, integration frameworks, and message-driven architectures.
• Proven track record in managing Agile/Scrum-based software development projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Experience working with distributed teams and global stakeholders is highly desirable.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to healthcare standards (e.g., HL7).
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, GCP Monitoring).
• Familiarity with Helm charts and Kubernetes-based deployment strategies.

A Culture of Belonging: At our core, we value diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every voice is heard, every person is respected, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.