Lead Engineer (Web/Java)

Overview

saas.group is seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer (Web/Java) to lead the technical transformation of our latest SaaS acquisition in HR tech. This role requires a visionary leader with hands-on expertise in Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL. The candidate will take over the codebase and infrastructure from the solo-founder and drive modernization, scalability, and team growth, ensuring the product meets the highest standards of performance and usability.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the overhaul of the existing tech stack to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability by transforming into a cloud-based technology.
• Stay actively involved in coding while building and guiding the team in best practices and modern development techniques.
• Drive the adoption of saas.group technical standards (aka our “Paved Road”).

Team Management

• Build and manage a high-performing technical team.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative, remote-first team culture. Prioritize outcomes over outputs.

Project Management

• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Stakeholder Communication

• Report directly to the responsible board member at saas.group.
• Communicate technical progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence and contribute to the product roadmap based on technical insights and market trends.

Budget Responsibility

• Manage the tech budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and investments.
• Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that enhance development efficiency and product quality.

What You Bring to the Table

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Excellence in Java (currently no framework / future integration of a state-of-the-art framework favored)
• Good knowledge around HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with modernizing legacy systems and scaling SaaS applications in the cloud.
• Familiarity with modern tech stacks including GitHub, GitHub Actions, AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Proven track record of building and leading technical teams.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and expectations
• Strong mentoring skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Hands-on approach to leadership, remaining involved in coding and technical decision-making.
• Clear and concise communication, capable of translating complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.

What’s in it for You

• Ultimate flexibility: We’re 100% remote. You can work from wherever you like, whenever you like.
• Freedom and autonomy: We’re a high-trust team, and you’ll be given lots of independence to solve problems in your own way — with plenty of help from the team when you need it.
• Minimum bureaucracy: We don’t like to get bogged down with meetings and red tape. We like to be efficient and keep momentum steady & sustainable.
• Small & friendly team: We help each other out, have fun, and joke around.
• Our network: We are a community of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals that regularly exchange ideas, knowledge, learning and expertise with each other internally.