This position is listed on behalf of a partner company who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Tech Lead Java (Foco em IA) based in Brazil. This role is designed for a technical leader who combines strong backend engineering expertise with practical experience applying Artificial Intelligence in software development environments.You will lead complex Java-based initiatives guiding architecture decisions engineering practices and delivery quality.The position focuses on building secure scalable and high-performance solutions within a challenging technology environment.You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders product teams architects and engineers to transform complex requirements into effective technical solutions.A key part of the role is driving the adoption of AI tools LLMs and intelligent development practices to improve productivity and software quality.You will influence engineering standards mentor developers and help shape the future of technology delivery through innovation and automation. ➡ Accountabilities ➡ The Tech Lead Java will be responsible for providing technical direction across backend development initiatives ensuring high-quality solutions and promoting effective use of AI throughout the engineering lifecycle. Lead technical decisions related to backend architecture development practices quality standards and solution design. Collaborate with Product Owners and business stakeholders to understand requirements define technical approaches and create implementation strategies. Translate business needs into technical solutions user stories acceptance criteria and delivery plans. Design and guide implementations involving Java applications microservices APIs integrations messaging systems and databases. Conduct and support code reviews ensuring security maintainability and adherence to engineering standards. Support developers in solving complex technical challenges troubleshooting issues and evaluating system impacts. Apply AI tools to improve requirement analysis solution design coding testing documentation and code review processes. Guide the adoption of LLMs RAG AI agents multi-agent workflows and guardrails within software engineering practices. Establish best practices for responsible AI usage ensuring technical validation and avoiding dependency on automated suggestions. Work alongside architecture security DevOps and engineering teams to improve delivery processes. Support the evolution of development workflows including CI/CD pipelines pull requests testing strategies and deployment practices. Monitor and improve the impact of AI adoption on delivery speed quality and reduction of rework. Requirements The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering experience technical leadership capabilities and practical knowledge of AI-driven software development approaches. Solid experience with Java Spring Boot JPA and Spring Batch. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture hexagonal architecture APIs and system integrations. Experience working with MongoDB Oracle RabbitMQ and Kafka. Experience with automated testing using JUnit and Mockito. Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD processes and code review practices. Ability to design technical solutions and evaluate architectural impacts. Experience leading developers technically and facilitating discussions between technology and business teams. Practical experience applying Artificial Intelligence in software development workflows. Knowledge of LLMs prompt engineering and context engineering. Familiarity with RAG AI agents multi-agent systems and guardrails. Experience working in banking or highly regulated environments. Knowledge of AWS Docker and Kubernetes is a plus. Experience with Kong Backstage Datadog or similar engineering platforms is desirable. Familiarity with integrating AI tools into repositories pipelines documentation platforms and enterprise environments. Experience with GitHub Copilot Codex Claude Code or similar AI development tools is a plus. Knowledge of observability application security and DevSecOps practices is desirable. Benefits Remote work model with flexibility. Opportunity to work on high-impact technology initiatives in a complex financial environment. Possibility to influence engineering practices and AI adoption strategies. Opportunity to work with modern backend technologies and innovative development approaches. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams focused on technology architecture and business outcomes. Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities. ➡ How Jobgether works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly objectively and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 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