Technical Back-End Lead – Java

3 weeks ago

WorkFromHome, South Africa Ikue Full time

Technical Back‑End Lead – Java (SaaS, ML / AI, Scale‑Up) Join Ikue, a technology scale‑up with a clear purpose and vision, to lead our Java back‑end engineering team. Overview Ikue is building a next‑generation data and analytics platform powered by machine learning and AI. Our mission is to make complex data accessible, actionable, and intelligent for businesses of all sizes. We are looking for a seasoned Java back‑end engineer with a passion for leadership, innovation, and cutting‑edge technology to guide a talented team and shape the future of our platform. Responsibilities Leading and mentoring a team of high‑performing Java back‑end engineers. Driving architecture decisions and hands‑on development for scalable, high‑performance services. Collaborating cross‑functionally with Product, Front‑End, Data Science & DevOps teams. Championing best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, and testing. Helping scale and evolve our SaaS platform to meet growing user and data demands. Working closely with ML/AI teams to integrate intelligent features and services. Tech Stack Java 17+, Spring (Boot / Batch) Microservices architecture, AWS API Gateway, Event Bridge, SQS, Lambda, Step Functions Docker, ECS, SageMaker for analytical services GitHub (CI/CD), Terraform and CloudFormation (IaC) Qualifications 15+ years of hands‑on Java back‑end development experience. 2+ years in a technical leadership or team‑lead role. Proven experience building and scaling distributed systems or SaaS platforms. Strong understanding of cloud‑native architecture (AWS preferred). Excellent communication and leadership skills. Passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of tech trends. Bonus Experience working with ML/AI‑enabled systems or data platforms. Why Join Us? Play a pivotal role in a fast‑scaling product with huge market potential. Work with a smart, passionate, and collaborative team. Real autonomy, ownership, and input on technical direction. Flexible hybrid working (remote‑first culture). Compensation & Benefits A highly competitive salary plus benefits and participation in our Employee Share Option scheme that rewards people who are motivated and perform well. The chance to attend our yearly 3‑day company trip to a secret summer destination covered by us. A starter kit including a MacBook Pro and the must‑have Ikue outfit with tote bag, t‑shirt, sweater and hoodie. Frequent team events, celebrations, weekly incentives and Pizza Friday. Application You are a confident self‑starter, committed to delivering technically excellent code and looking for innovative approaches to challenges. If you are ready to lead a team, build high‑quality services, and make a real impact, we look forward to receiving your application. Good luck from your future colleagues #J-18808-Ljbffr

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