Java Tech Lead

Job Title : Java Technical Lead

Location : Remote, EU-based

Contract Duration : 18 weeks

Working Method : Remote

Language Requirements : English (fluent)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead to support a strategic initiative aimed at reducing risk across a legacy platform and preparing for future system displacement. This role involves investigating and implementing innovative technical approaches leveraging automation and modern tool sets to modernize critical applications and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the assessment and feasibility of using Open Rewrite and AI-powered tools to accelerate the upgrade of Java versions from 8 to 11 (or higher)

Define the optimal migration path and evaluate suitable build tools for modernization

Provide hands-on support to mitigate prioritized risks identified by the Group Protection Risk & Compliance Committee, including addressing licensing and security vulnerabilities

Contribute to the migration strategy and execution of the Communication Platform (RCP)

Guide the technical roadmap and promote initiatives to incrementally displace legacy systems

Act as a senior technical advisor, collaborating with internal stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure high-quality, scalable outcomes

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in leading Java development initiatives, with a strong command of Java 811 migration strategies

Expertise in Java build tools and dependency management (e.g., Maven, Gradle)

Experience with Open Rewrite or similar code transformation tools

Familiarity with AI tools for code migration and optimization is highly desirable

Solid understanding of software security practices and license compliance

Demonstrated ability to lead modernization projects for legacy systems

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Agile mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

If you are a forward-thinking Java Tech Lead eager to contribute to a high-impact platform transformation effort, we would love to hear from you.