At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.
We are looking for a Software Development Engineering Lead (Java/Python) to join us as part of our team.
About the role
PitchBook is a leading financial data and technology company that delivers a powerful SaaS platform for professionals in private and public equity markets. As part of Morningstar, PitchBook provides deep insights into companies, investors, deals, and market trends, helping users make informed decisions. This role offers the opportunity to lead development of one of the most valuable parts of the product—an AI-powered agent that directly enhances user experience and decision-making. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable, and supportable solutions, working with high-load systems, multithreading, and concurrency in real-world applications. As a Software Development Lead, you’ll guide a talented team, shape technical direction, and grow as a professional while making a tangible impact on the product. You’ll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who foster a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence.
Team
Software Development Engineering Lead, 4 Software Development Engineers, 2 Machine Learning Engineering, Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, Product Owner(and continue to grow).
Tech stack
Java 21, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Python, Kafka, JUnit, CI/CD, Jira, Confluence, k8s.
Work Environment
Schedule: 10:00 – 19:00 Kyiv time, adaptive.
As a qualified expert You will
Technical Leadership:
- Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions in the team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Development & Delivery:
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to industry standards and company guidelines.
- Ensure code quality by conducting code reviews and mentoring team members in best practices.
- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Team Leadership:
- Foster professional growth and technical excellence.
- Facilitate collaboration among team members and across departments.
- Drive Agile practices, ensuring efficient sprint planning, task prioritization, and timely delivery.
- Manage team workload.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Write unit/integration/performance/e2e tests for own code.
- Collaborate with QA engineers to implement automated and manual testing strategies.
Innovation & Strategy:
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the engineering department and company-wide goals.
We’re looking for you if you have
- 5+ years of experience in product software development (Java/Python preferable).
- Strong knowledge one of software development languages.
- Strong knowledge of SQL.
- Experience in developing APIs (RESTful, any other kinds).
- Knowledge of common patterns and algorithms.
- Understanding OOP, design patterns, microservices architecture.
- Understanding of event messaging.
- High level of responsibility and ownership.
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- English level: written and verbal skills for effective cooperation with stakeholders.
- Experience in technical leading a team of software development engineers.
- Experience with development of AI/ML products.
Bonus Points
- Experience in building a microservice architecture.
- Experience working with high-load distributed systems.
- Experience working on 3rd party integrations.
- Experience in test creation (JUnit, integration, performance, etc.)
- Interest in AI/ML technologies.
What’s in it for You
Reveal great tech solutions
Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Experience an agile and flexible working environment
Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.
Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
Be among like-minded people
Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.
Interview steps
- Pre-Screening with the recruiter (up to 30-45 min)
- Technical Interview (up to 1.5 hour)
- Manager’s Interview (30 min).
- Client Interview.
