R&D Global Manager
Any Location (European Union)
Research & Development – *Global /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced, technically proficient and results-driven Development Manager to lead our Java development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java-based technologies, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment. This role requires expertise in managing development projects aligned with CMMI Level 2 processes, ensuring compliance with process maturity standards and delivery excellence. The candidate should also possess a sound understanding of IT infrastructure, coupled with strong organizational and international client coordination skills. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards. Management is key to this role because you will be responsible for traveling to global customers and integrating wth the entire R&D team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Java developers to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance software applications.
- Work closely with product managers, architects, QA, and DevOps to define, design, and deliver software solutions.
- Oversee the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing practices, and security guidelines
- Mentor and coach team members, providing regular feedback and career development guidance.
- Establish development best practices, coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Track and report progress using Agile and/or traditional project methodologies
- Ensure timely delivery of projects, manage resource allocation, and prioritize work.
- Implement and enforce CMMI Level 2 processes, including requirements management, project monitoring, and configuration management
- Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to security and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve development processes and product quality.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and integrating appropriate tools and technologies.
- Work directly with the Project Managers in aligning development deliveries to customer contracts.
- Ability and willingness to travel to the developing countries where FreeBalance is actively engaged in projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Spring ecosystem projects, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and related technologies.
- Experience with front-end technologies (JSF/MyFaces, React, etc.) is required.
- Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence, Git.
- Hands-on understanding of software architecture, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Strong familiarity with the IT infrastructure that typically supports this class of architectures.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects aligned with CMMI Level 2 (or higher).
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams and diverse stakeholders.
Skills:
- Experience in monolithic, microservices architectures and event-driven systems.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
- Prior experience in managing geographically distributed teams.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
