Lead Software Engineer AI Brand Protection Platform (m/f/d)

At Sentryc, we protect global brands from counterfeiting and brand abuse with an AI-powered SaaS platform that scans the internet for IP infringements. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the development of our platform by staying hands-on with code and helping shape our technical direction. You'll collaborate closely with the CTO and CPO to translate business needs into impactful technical solutions, while promoting engineering excellence across a small but ambitious team. Architect, design, develop, and deploy features for our microservices-based platformImprove performance, security, and scalability using Java 11, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, AWS, Docker, GraphQL, and testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Spring Boot TestSet clear technical direction and ensure clean, maintainable code through best practicesConduct code reviews and support a culture of continuous learning and technical growthWork closely with the CTO and CPO to transform product needs into robust system solutionsCoach and inspire a cross-functional team of backend and frontend developersMonitor system performance and proactively implement improvementsKeep up with emerging technologies and assess their potential value for our platform5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack developmentExpert knowledge of Java and Spring BootExperience working with distributed systems and cloud-native architectureSolid understanding of agile development workflowsExcellent communication skills and fluent EnglishBonus: Experience with AWS, GCP, or monitoring tools like DatadogMeaningful work: You contribute to protecting companies and consumers from counterfeiting and digital fraudOne month per year "work from anywhere" policyHybrid work setup and modern office in central Berlin (40% on-site)A fast-paced, collaborative environment with flat hierarchiesSpace to take ownership and shape how we build and improve our platform