Java Lead - dc07

Short company description

Why we’re different:

At Capgemini, we help organizations across the world become more agile, more competitive and more successful. Smart, tailored, often ground-breaking technical solutions to complex problems are the norm. But so, too, is a culture that’s as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too.


Capgemini is proud to represent nearly 130 nationalities and its cultural diversity. Our holistic definition of diversity extends beyond gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age and religion. Capgemini views diversity as everything that makes us who we are as an organization, including our social background, our experiences in life and work, our communication styles and even our personality. These dimensions contribute to the type of diversity we value the most: diversity of thought.

Requirements

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your profile:

7+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java
At least 2 years in a senior engineering or technical leadership role
Strong expertise in Java 11+ (ideally Java 17), with solid understanding of JVM internals and memory management
Extensive experience with Spring / Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Proven experience designing and evolving distributed backend systems
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, OpenAPI standards, and asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and ORM technologies (Hibernate/JPA)
Solid testing practices using JUnit, Mockito, and integration / contract testing
Experience with build tools (Maven / Gradle) and CI/CD pipelines
Hands‑on experience with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus
Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and system reliability
Very good communication skills in English and French
Strong analytical mindset and pragmatic problem‑solving approach


Nice to have:

Experience with event‑driven or reactive architectures (Kafka, WebFlux, RxJava)
Knowledge of security standards and mechanisms (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT)
Experience modernizing monolithic systems or leading cloud migration initiatives
Background in building or operating high‑availability / high‑throughput systems

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Tech Lead – Java with French to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of Java‑based backend platforms within our Engineering organization.

Your role:

Own the technical architecture and overall design of Java‑based backend services and platforms
Drive and validate architectural decisions around frameworks, libraries, and patterns (microservices, event‑driven architectures)
Ensure solutions meet non‑functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and resiliency
Lead the implementation of complex backend components and integrations
Review code and design proposals to ensure high standards of quality, testability, and maintainability
Guide the team on API design, data modeling, and transaction management
Proactively identify and address technical debt and architectural risks
Act as the technical authority and escalation point for Java engineering topics
Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers and support their technical growth
Set, promote, and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering best practices
Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and delivery plans
Communicate technical trade‑offs, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders

Other info

WHAT YOU''''LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• Flexible and dynamic work environment involving teams spread across different global locations;
• Communities with shared interests and identities, all working together to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace and society;
• Do you want to learn more? You will have access to various training programs and platforms (e.g.: content provided by Pluralsight, Harvard and Coursera);
• Attractive benefits package (meal tickets, medical services, Benefit online, Employee Share Option Plan).
Capgemini is an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and dignity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, and all offers of employment and promotions are made on the basis of performance, competence and ability

Benefits

• Special events bonus (ex: Easter, Christmas)
• Medical subscription
• Life insurance
• Trainings
• Courses
• Certifications
• Bookster subscription
• Choose your benefits within a maximum budget
• Parties / company events
• Laptop
• Meal vouchers