Java Team Lead, Fintech, Hybrid, Limassol

2 days ago

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus Emerald Zebra Full time €70,000 per year


On behalf of our client, one of the best proprietary trading firms in the financial market we are seeking a Java Team Lead for a leadership role, based in Limassol (Hybrid). We are looking for a candidate with Java expertise (Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA) and a love for modern engineering. 

Were specifically looking for a hands-on developer with strong leadership and people management skills.

  • 5+ years in leadership, mentoring teams and setting technical direction
  • Strong grasp of REST APIs, microservices, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
  • Comfortable with Docker, Git, Maven/Gradle, AWS and agile delivery
  • Excellent communicator and a natural team-builder

If you're ready to take ownership of backend systems that power a fast-growing global fintech platform, this role is for you.

Why this role matters

Our client is reinventing how traders access global markets. As a Java Team Lead, you will guide a skilled backend team to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that make trading smarter, faster, and more reliable.

This isn't about managing from the side-lines its about leading by doing. You will shape architecture, solve complex challenges, and inspire your team to write code they're proud of.

What you will do

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a backend team that values clean, scalable code

  • Design and implement high-performance services with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and microservices

  • Collaborate with frontend (React) and cross-functional squads to deliver 

    seamless experiences

  • Take ownership of backend architecture, system design, and performance tuning

  • Drive best practices in TDD, CI/CD, and code reviews

  • Contribute to the technical roadmap and play a key role in our next 

  • stage of growth.

What you will expect

  • Competitive salary with provident fund contributions

  • Hybrid work flexibility (office + remote balance)

  • 21 days annual leave + 6 sick days

  • Comprehensive medical insurance

  • Half-day off + gift on your birthday

  • Pet-friendly office stocked with fresh fruit, snacks & premium coffee

  • Relaxed dress code and a friendly, high-energy culture

Why join us?

You won't just be another lead dev. You will be the architect of our backend future setting standards, scaling systems, and helping us become the fintech platform trusted by traders worldwide.

If you're ready to lead, build, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Must be based in Cyprus. 



Package Details
  • Competitive salary 70, ,000 Euros per annum plus provident fund contributions
  • Hybrid work flexibility (office + remote balance)
  • 21 days annual leave + 6 sick days
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Half-day off + gift on your birthday
  • Pet-friendly office stocked with fresh fruit, snacks & premium coffee
  • Relaxed dress code and a friendly, high-energy culture

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