At ForTech Consulting GmbH, we foster a culture of trust, agility, and innovation. We are looking for a Development Lead (m/w/d) to be the technical leadership personality for an agile Java development team. You will take responsibility for architecture and design and serve as the crucial interface between Development, Product, and Management.
What You'll Do
- Take technical leadership responsibility for an agile Java development team (Scrum/Kanban).
- Assume architecture and design responsibility for complex, scalable software solutions.
- Act as the interface between Development, Product, and Management – jointly shaping technical roadmaps.
- Provide mentoring and coaching for developers – actively encouraging professional development.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies – being an innovation driver and source of inspiration for the team.
What We're Looking For
- Several years of experience in Java development.
- Initial or solid experience in technical leadership or architectural responsibility.
- Good knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) as well as CI/CD pipelines.
- Enthusiasm for clean code, testing, and modern development processes.
- Strong communication skills, team spirit, and a genuine leadership mindset.
Nice to Have
- Ideally experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
Technical Stack
- Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD
Team & Environment
You will lead an agile Java development team, which operates as a cross-functional unit with flat hierarchies.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid work model with remote options.
- Top training budget & individual development paths.
- Attractive compensation package + profit sharing.
- Modern tech stack & genuine freedom to innovate.
- Family-like, collaborative atmosphere.
- Participation in open-source projects & conferences.
- Urban office with a pleasant atmosphere or remote work.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid model with remote options and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
ForTech Consulting GmbH is an equal opportunity employer.






