UY - Java Technical Lead

We currently have a career opportunity for a Java Technical Lead to join our team located in Montevideo.
Work Arrangement: Please note that this role operates on a hybrid model. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site from our office located in the World Trade Center in Montevideo three times a week.

As a Technical Lead, you will drive and oversee all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including high-level architectural design, complex implementation, technical documentation, testing strategies, deployment, and production support. Operating in a collaborative global environment, you will bridge the gap between solution architects and the engineering team, providing technical direction, mentoring developers, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, future-proof applications for our clients.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Architect and Lead: Drive the design, development, and evolution of scalable backend systems using modern Java (Java 21+) and Spring Boot 3+.

• Technical Mentorship: Mentor and guide senior, mid, and junior developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving.

• System Architecture: Design and optimize cloud-native microservices, serverless components, and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Solution Architects, Product Managers, and QA leadership to translate business objectives into technical strategies and high-quality solutions.

• Quality & Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, security (DevSecOps), and testing. Lead complex code reviews and architecture discussions.

• Performance & Observability: Optimize application performance, scalability, and resilience. Define and monitor system observability (telemetry, distributed tracing, metrics).

• Pipeline & Automation: Oversee, maintain, and innovate CI/CD pipelines, integrating modern AI-assisted development workflows and automated deployment strategies.

• Knowledge Management: Document complex technical solutions, drive technical debt reduction, and actively contribute to knowledge sharing across the global organization.

 

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or architectural role.

• Deep expertise in the modern Java ecosystem (Java 17/21+) and comprehensive knowledge of Spring Boot 3, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.

• Proven track record of designing, building, and scaling distributed systems and microservices architectures.

• Strong proficiency in containerization, orchestration (Docker, advanced Kubernetes), and cloud-native infrastructure.

• Expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and related managed services.

• Solid experience with modern SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and data modeling.

• Experience with advanced CI/CD tools, GitOps practices, and modern observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Familiarity with incorporating AI coding assistants and integrating LLM-based features into enterprise systems is a strong plus.

• Exceptional bilingual communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Expert understanding of Agile methodologies and leading Agile engineering squads.

 

Benefits & Company Culture

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

WHO WE ARE Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

 

About UsPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.