Lead Software Developer

About the job

Lead Software Developer / Java / Angular / Test Automation / Bern / 100%
Project:
As Lead Developer, you actively shape our end-to-end test automation solution, take responsibility for technical decisions, and support the team with your experience and expertise. You combine solid software development with a profound understanding of software architecture, test automation, and modern development processes. Start ASAP, no later than 15.10.2026, 100% workload until the end of the year, with the option to extend.

Tasks:

• Development and further development of high-quality software solutions with Java and Angular
• Design and optimisation of end-to-end test automation solutions
• Technical leadership in architecture, technology, and implementation decisions
• Development and maintenance of critical software components focusing on performance, scalability, and availability
• Mentoring and professional support of developers as well as promotion of best practices
• Further development of test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development and automation processes

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in agile software development with Java and Angular
• Several years of experience as Lead Developer, Technical Lead, or in a comparable role
• Solid experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Appium
• Very good knowledge of software architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, and CI/CD
• Experience with test automation of web UIs, mobile apps, and APIs as well as with complex, distributed systems
• Completed education in computer science (HF/FH/Uni/ETH),
• very good German skills and good English skills

Reference no.: 925256JA
Role: Lead Software Developer / Java / Angular / Test Automation
Location: Bern and region (2 days on site, remote only from Switzerland)
Workload: 100%
Start date: immediately (or by arrangement)
End date: 31.12.2026 (option to extend)

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Contact us for more information about our company, our positions, or our attractive payroll-only programme: +41 41 760 77 01.

About us:
ITech Consult is a Swiss company certified according to ISO 9001:2015 with branches in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals and therefore know how important professional support is when searching for and working on projects.