Team Lead/Sr. Java Engineer

Overview

Smartling is an AI-native translation platform that's redefining how the world's biggest brands go global — ranked #3 on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list. We're growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we've spent years building it into the core of our platform — and we're just getting started.

Smartling is looking for a creative and passionate Team Lead/Senior Java Engineer based remotely in the United States to lead development efforts and support highly-scalable services that deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients. You will be working on a multi-disciplinary team, leading technical architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers while building robust, enterprise-grade systems. You will have the opportunity to work across the full technology stack and deliver high-impact results for the company. You will be joining an existing team developing and maintaining Smartling's translation management application that allows our clients and professional translators to manage the localization process for their websites and documents in an agile fashion.

Our Engineering Processes & Beliefs:

• TDD - Test Driven Development
• Continuous Deployment - multiple times daily
• SOA - Service Oriented Architecture and APIs
• Full test automation - we have no QA team
• DevOps is not a team; it is a culture

You Will

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth
• Architect, design, implement and maintain enterprise-grade applications, frameworks, and infrastructure components
• Make critical technical decisions and drive architecture strategy across multiple services
• Conduct architecture and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Design and implement testing strategies to maximize product quality
• Collaborate with peers across teams to align on technical approaches and solutions
• Engage directly with clients for complex technical setups and urgent issue resolution
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and team productivity

You Have

• Fluency in Java or Kotlin
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures
• Expert knowledge of relational databases, including query optimization and schema design
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with peers across different teams and disciplines
• Comfort engaging with clients to discuss complex technical setups and resolve urgent issues
• Deep understanding of asynchronous patterns and messaging technologies
• Mastery of Design Patterns and proven track record of building scalable, stable systems
• Strong grasp of distributed computing principles and algorithms
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• BS+ degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• A home office setup conducive for working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member*

Preferred but not required

• Experience with NoSQL databases and large data sets
• Contributions to open source projects
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

You Are

• Enthusiastic. An Opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Value-Driven. An energetic, driven, and team-oriented individual who enjoys a fun and exciting culture
• Detail-oriented. Supremely well organized with attention to detail
• A Team Player. Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally within all levels of management, both internally and externally

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom 🏡 - we are remote first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth 💰 - we offer a competitive salary and 401(k) + company match
• Wellness - health insurance; free medical plan for you and your family
• Balance - flexible PTO + 11 holidays; generous parental leave
• Culture 🤝- an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral program and Apple equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

We use E-verify platform for the work authorization verifications.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter-free) background.

The US national pay range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location and candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed.

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