Java Tech Lead
- 06 March 2026
- 100%
- Bern
About the job
About ELCA
We are ELCA, one of the largest Swiss IT companies with over 2,300 experts. We are multicultural and have offices in Switzerland, Spain, France, Vietnam and Mauritius. Since 1968, our team of engineers, business analysts, software architects, designers and consultants has been offering customised and standardised solutions to support the digital transformation of large public administrations and private companies in Switzerland. Our activities span several areas of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine & deep learning, BI/BD, RPA, blockchain, IoT and cybersecurity.
We deliberately use AI-supported tools to shorten development cycles, increase quality and evaluate new solution approaches faster. At the same time, we actively promote the development of agent-based development and thus shape the next generation of software engineering.
As a Lead Java Engineer, you take on a central role in the implementation of diverse customer projects. Depending on the project, you work on-site at the customer or in-house at your preferred ELCA location in Zurich or Bern.
Your tasks
- You design and implement scalable, sustainable Java solutions in complex system landscapes, taking responsibility for maximum business benefit, architectural quality as well as testability and maintainability of demanding solutions
- You make well-founded architecture and design decisions and ensure long-term maintainable and scalable systems through best practices (e.g. reviews, standards)
- You use AI-supported tools in software engineering in a targeted manner and actively contribute to the further development of our development approaches
- As a technical sparring partner, you support project teams and customers with complex technical issues and promote the professional development of your team
- You advise customers on technology and architecture decisions and have the opportunity to participate in tenders (e.g. feasibility studies, solution design)
- You work in agile project teams using agile methods such as Scrum or SAFe to ensure efficient processes and optimal results
- A dynamic working environment with modern working methods and conscious promotion of AI
- Various opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience by working on a wide range of exciting projects, customers and technologies
- Attractive prospects for career and personal development through training and coaching
- A flat hierarchy and a culture of collaboration across all disciplines
- The chance to change people’s lives by building great software
- Work-life balance (41 hrs/week with flexible hours, possibility for home office, at least 25 days holiday), ergonomic and flexible workplace in a multicultural environment
- Interesting benefits such as contributions to existing mobile phone or business phone, half-fare travelcard subscription and business travel by train in 1st class, attractive pension schemes, coverage of non-occupational accident insurance (private, worldwide), advanced daily sickness allowance insurance as well as fleet discount
Your profile
- Completed studies (University/ETH/FH) in computer science or related field
- 7+ years of experience in analysis, design and development with Java (Core, Spring Ecosystem, JPA/Hibernate)
- 2+ years of experience as a tech lead in the technical management of development teams
- Very good knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot, microservices architectures as well as experience in software architecture design
- Experience with RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) as well as integration of legacy systems (SOAP, batch processes)
- Practical expertise with relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL), complex SQL queries and data modelling
- Familiar with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) as well as cloud platforms (AWS advantageous)
- Practical knowledge of AI and AI-supported development as well as interest in new engineering approaches, such as agentic engineering
- Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written
We rely on healthy values and are convinced that diversity is the key to success. Those who approach challenges with curiosity, motivation and drive are exactly right with us! Be inspired by our motto: We make it work!
