Tech Lead

Futurmaster; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Tech Lead to join their R&D team in Kansas City. This role entails leading a team of fullstack engineers while actively contributing to the development of innovative software solutions in the supply chain domain. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in software development with a strong background in Java Spring, cloud technologies, and a proactive mindset. A hybrid work model with 2 remote days per week is offered.

Benefits

Multicultural environment

Flexibility with hybrid work model

Supportive culture focused on growth

Collaborative team spirit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead in a software company.
• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer with expertise in Java Spring.
• Solid experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Fluent in English to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support fullstack software engineers.
• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of software solutions.
• Collaborate with international teams across France and China.

Skills

Technical leadership

Java Spring

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Fullstack development

Agile methodologies

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent in computer science/applied mathematics

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Java 21

ReactJS

Job description

To help us meet our growing challenges, we are seeking an experienced and driven Tech Lead to join our R&D team. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with active development, fostering the success of team members while driving forward innovative solutions in the supply chain domain.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Growth

• Lead, mentor, and support fullstack software engineers, helping them develop their skills and thrive in their roles.
• Guide the team toward technical excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability.
• Ensure alignment with FuturMaster’s strategic objectives and roadmap.

Project Contribution

• Actively participate in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Engage hands‑on in coding, code reviews, and solution architecture to ensure best practices are applied.
• Tackle supply chain challenges such as configuration management, handling large data volumes, and addressing technical issues including cloud transition, data model evolution, and performance optimization.

Agile Squad Effort

• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, architects, QAs, product managers, and business experts.
• Take part in all phases of agile development: requirement analysis, estimation, implementation, automated testing, code reviews, demos, and retrospectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with international teams across France and China, including stakeholders in design, product, and QA.
• Facilitate communication across teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

Technical Environment

• Microservices in Java 21 with SpringBoot
• Container-based deployment
• ReactJS front-end
• PostgreSQL & MongoDB databases
• AWS cloud platform

What We Offer

• Multicultural Environment: Collaborate with global teams based in France and China, with operations in 4 countries.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 remote days per week.
• Supportive Culture: Mistakes are part of learning—we value growth and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Spirit: We’re all in the same boat, working toward shared success.

About You

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead in a software company, with a track record of developing and supporting team members.
• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer, with deep expertise in Java Spring and backend architecture.
• Solid experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• A proactive mindset: able to step back, challenge assumptions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent communicator, mentor, and team player.
• Fluent in English to collaborate effectively with international colleagues.
• Educational background in engineering or equivalent (computer science/applied mathematics).