Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 84d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-06-22). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania
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Pay not stated
Similar roles pay €82.9k–102.5k/yr
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ashby employer's own board first seen 26d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
The Role
Lead technical excellence while architecting and delivering scalable Java solutions that power our next-generation gaming platform.
AI-Driven Engineering Culture:
We are actively building an AI-driven engineering organization with a clear and deliberate stance: artificial intelligence is a core part of how we build and deliver software — not an experiment, not a trend, and not an optional add-on.
AI is embedded into our engineering workflows, from system design and prototyping to refactoring, testing, and code review. We expect engineers to be fully comfortable working in AI-driven environments and to treat AI as a primary productivity multiplier. Strong engineering judgment, architectural ownership, and accountability remain essential—AI amplifies our engineers, it doesn’t replace responsibility for technical decisions
What you will be doing
• Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence
• Lead code reviews and establish best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables across the engineering team
• Optimize database performance and design robust data solutions, particularly with PostgreSQL and query optimization
• Architect and maintain messaging systems using Kafka or similar technologies to handle high-volume data streams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, taking full ownership of system reliability and performance
• Facilitate technical discussions and foster collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional teams
What we are looking for
• Extensive production experience with Java and deep understanding of JVM internals and ecosystem
• Strong system design capabilities with proven ability to document and implement complex architectures
• Advanced knowledge of relational database principles, PostgreSQL expertise, and performance tuning skills
• Solid grasp of messaging concepts, ideally with Kafka ecosystem experience
• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and strong understanding of concurrency principles and security best practices
• Leadership experience with team mentoring and upper-intermediate English proficiency for stakeholder communication
Our Tech Stack
Java 25
Spring Boot 4
Google Cloud Platform:
Kubernetes
Kafka
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Spanner
Ebean ORM
Flyway
Redis
Quartz
Websockets
Retool
Test Containers
Locust for perf testing
Jenkins/ArgoCD
ELK/Sentry/Grafana
Jira/Confluence/Slack/Bitbucket
Why you will love it
You'll thrive in our high-pace, high-growth environment where continuous learning meets real impact. Take ownership of cutting-edge technology solutions while working in an ego-free, collaborative culture that values your input and recognizes your contributions. Every line of code you write directly shapes the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide, giving your work genuine purpose and meaning. Plus, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work in ways that suit you while being rewarded for the tangible results you deliver.
About Patrianna
Patrianna is a fast-scaling product development company headquartered in Gibraltar, with a dynamic, global team powering our growth. We operate at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building innovative solutions that shape the future of social gaming and deliver outstanding experiences to millions of players worldwide.
We're driven by speed, ambition, and bold ideas. At our core, we're product creators and problem-solvers who thrive in a high-performance environment. We're looking for exceptional talent—smart, adaptable, and motivated individuals eager to make an impact, scale business functions at pace, and continuously improve.
We hire based on skills, drive, and ideas—nothing else. Your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, or educational path will never be a barrier to joining us. We also welcome candidates from non-traditional career journeys and value diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Diversity fuels our innovation, collaboration, and growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work and thrive.