Software Development Lead – Java A custom development company, MentorMate is a design and software powerhouse with mature and established practices in Enterprise Web & Mobile Development, Human-Centered Design, Cloud & DevOps. We are looking to hire a motivated individual with strong leadership potential, technical skills, and a desire to step into a key role in our organization. This is a unique career opportunity to become part of our leadership team and contribute to the success of our Java department in terms of project delivery, client satisfaction, team growth, internal processes, and culture. Together with focusing on the project outcome and client satisfaction, your primary role will be to build the best software development teams aligned with the values and business goals of the company. You will be responsible for the career growth of your team members and the development of their professional expertise. As a top engineering employer, run by engineers, MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, people-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay and benefits, advancement opportunities, and flexible working models. Team leading responsibilities Build strong teams according to our company values and business goals Coach individuals in terms of process, personal and technical development Encourage the growth of all direct reports through skill development and goal setting Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete regular performance reviews Be involved in the department hiring process. Interview and assess candidates to find the best fit for the company Be part of the department’s leadership team and contribute to department initiatives and optimizations Project and client responsibilities Play a hands-on role in software definition, architecture, design, and implementation Build cross-functional and self-organizing teams Organize, optimize, and facilitate teamwork Apply quality standards and initiate improvements Build strong client relationships Proactively prevent risks and consult the clients on best approaches Analyze business needs and deliver estimations Requirements 6+ years of experience developing Java enterprise applications Experience in a leadership role and a history of growing people Ability to develop a flexible and robust platform architecture to support changing business requirements Passion for seeking engineering excellence and adopting new technologies Experience in planning and executing tasks to meet deadlines while promoting a positive work environment Аbility to lead and work in a collaborative, cross-functional, international team environment Strong interpersonal skills and desire to see others succeed Excellent spoken and written English Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyWeb Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaPlovdivBulgaria RemoteVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyWeb Experience Level Lead / Architect Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaRemotePlovdivBulgaria RemoteBulgariaVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now We offer Flexible Benefits Professional Growth Clear career path, meaningful projects, tech innovations. Regular Salary Raises Following the curve of your career path and performance. Work Where You Want Choose to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of the two. Upskilling Various trainings, knowledge sharing events, personal learning budget. Incentive Programs Rewards for referring employees, sharing knowledge, and more. Additional Insurance Attractive health and dental insurance packages. Extra Days Off The longer you work with us, the more paid leave you get. Transport & Leisure Partial coverage of transport costs, sports passes, takeaway food. Save for the Future Set a retirement plan or start an investment program. Teambuilding Enjoy team gatherings and communities of interest. Giving to Others Take part in various charity and volunteer activities. Mental Wellness Support with a counseling package if needed. Career Development Career Path We strive to provide everyone working at MentorMate with plenty of opportunities to further their career. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to learning and development to do exactly that. To further aid in individual career growth, we developed the MentorMate Career Path to serve as a roadmap for the professional development of each team member. Moreover, it provides information about the technical and soft skill requirements for upskilling and taking the future steps of the individual professional journey within the company. The Career Path provides opportunities for people to determine their own goals based on how they want to grow and serves as a foundation and reference point for career discussions. It also cultivates a culture of proactiveness regarding personal career growth. Let’s Work Together Related job positions More opportunities in the Engineering & Technology team Windows System Administrator – Contractor Global Remote Contractor .NET Technical Lead Paraguay Paraguay Remote Full - time .NET Technical Lead Bulgaria Bulgaria Remote Full - time