Java Team Lead

Inscale is looking for a Java Team Lead to join our Lisbon office in a hybrid work model (3 days in-office). Become a part of JYSK, one of the world’s largest retail chains! As a Java Team Leader, you will participate in projects to ensure alignment with the current Java solutions and to ensure the planning of activities within the team. You will also take on the overall responsibility of the applications and that they are developed within the set guidelines and architecture. You will be working with newer technology, frameworks, and platforms including: Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes / Docker, JDK 17

Responsibilities

• You will lead a team working with the heart of our backend that generates billions in revenue
• You will develop the JYSK architecture in close cooperation with other team leaders, architects, and stakeholders
• You will develop your leadership skills
• You will be leading the people working on the most prioritized project in the JYSK portfolio

Experience requirements

Must Have Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with Java
• Experience leading development teams
• 5+ years working with Spring Boot
• Experience with SQL

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Cloud Native engineering
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Soft Skills Requirements:

• Proactively solution-oriented (Nothing is lost in the cracks)
• Displays maturity and loyalty to the processes, organization, and decisions
• Dares and wants to challenge the status quo
• Keeping cool and making qualified decisions under pressure
• Is very adept at managing own time and priorities
• Collaboration and help-seeking are seen as strengths
• Great people skills and motivated to lead a team of Java developers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, engineering or related discipline OR relevant years of experience in required skills.

Travel

Travelling to Brabrand, Denmark based on project requirement or the Manager. Expect around 2 days every 3 months for PI planning.

Benefits

• Health Insurance by Multicare
• Agile & Scrum Training

Why join us

The project is currently moving into an event-driven, headless, microservice architecture and expanding the platform to also support store cash registers. You will take a big part in securing the completion and direction of this. It's a process of making highly scalable software that powers the continued growth of JYSK, and you will play a key part in this.

• Spring Boot
• Kafka
• Kubernetes / Docker
• JDK 17

About JYSK

JYSK is a global retail chain that brings Scandinavian design and quality to the world through an extensive range of quality products for sleeping and living. JYSK is known for its commitment to simplicity, functionality, and affordability. With over 3,200 stores in 48 countries, JYSK is a trusted brand for customers seeking to create comfortable and stylish living spaces. At JYSK, we value teamwork, innovation, and a customer-focused mindset. Our culture is built on Scandinavian roots, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and sustainable practices. We are proud to provide opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.