Middleware Team Leader

Workplace Full time 100% on-site in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal About Bane Tech At Bane Tech, we build exceptional products that bridge business and technology seamlessly. Our solutions are designed with elegance, performance, and scalability, integrating effortlessly into client ecosystems to deliver real-time KPIs and reliable support. Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Middleware Team Leader to inspire our integration team and drive the development of scalable, enterprise-grade platforms. You’ll oversee the full software development lifecycle — from translating business requirements into technical solutions to supervising implementation, testing, and deployment. As a hands-on leader, you’ll mentor developers, drive best practices in integration architecture, and ensure high standards of quality and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of our middleware solutions, contribute to state-of-the-art technologies, and grow both your leadership and technical expertise in enterprise integrations and API development. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of horizontally scalable Integration Platforms (Middleware) in Java, leveraging Apache Camel, Quarkus, GraalVM and Bane Tech FireFly. Guide the creation of libraries, APIs, and frameworks that support Bane Tech’s product ecosystem. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and specifications, translating business needs into actionable development plans. Mentor and support team members in implementing unit testing, code reviews, and best practices. Drive the development of new features on state-of-the-art products and technologies, providing strategic guidance on enterprise integration solutions. Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the middleware team. Ensure integration platforms support real-time KPI delivery across enterprise systems. Technical Required Skills Strong proficiency in Java programming including Java 25 and J2EE experience with application servers. Deep knowledge of REST and SOAP web services, with the ability to guide best practices in API design and integration patterns. Solid understanding of database concepts and technologies (e.g., MySQL), with experience overseeing data integration and architecture decisions. Leadership Required Experience Problem-solving mindset with a passion for building resilient, maintainable systems. Previous experience mentoring or leading a small team, and knowledge of enterprise integration concepts. Strong interest in technical leadership, mentorship, and establishing best practices in a growing team. Recruitment Process The recruitment process includes one to two interviews with the Bane Tech team to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit. Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. 25 annual leave days. Comprehensive health insurance. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment. Access to professional development, training, and certifications. Clear career progression and leadership growth opportunities. Contacts Ângelo Costa – angelo.costa@banetech.net