Java Lead Developer (m/f/d)

28 July 2026
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Bern

Job summary

Join us as a Java Lead Developer at Sopra Steria, a leader in tech solutions. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Tasks

Lead and coach development teams of up to 5 developers.
Develop Java-based software projects, both frontend and backend.
Consult clients on software architecture and project methodologies.

Skills

Completed IT education at FZ/FA, HF, or university level.
Extensive experience in Java development, including Spring and REST.
Strong communication skills with a focus on teamwork.

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About the job

Company Description

As a Java Lead Developer, you take on a central role in the technical implementation of demanding customer projects in the public sector. You combine excellent technical expertise with a strong, consultancy-oriented mindset and excel at the interface between technology and customer. You support our customers in a solution-oriented manner, speak their language, and simultaneously provide technical impulses within the team. If suitable and interested, there is also the possibility to develop further towards specialist or line management roles.

Job Description

Technical leadership, coaching, and support of developer teams of up to 5 developers
Development of Java-based software projects (frontend/backend)
Consulting customers in the areas of software architectures, technical solution approaches, and project procedures
Close collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders
Application and promotion of agile methods (Scrum), best practice approaches, Clean Code, and DevOps culture
Ensuring that agreed quality and security standards are met
Responsible for architectural decisions as well as review and further development of existing system landscapes
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and specialist departments on the customer side

Qualifications

Completed training as an IT specialist at FZ/FA, HF, or university level
Several years of experience in Java development (Spring, JPA, REST, etc.)
Good to very good knowledge in frontend with frameworks such as Angular or Bootstrap is an advantage
Solid experience in designing and implementing complex applications
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage
Confident appearance in customer contact combined with high communication and consulting skills
Strong social skills – a team player who puts the collective "we" first
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, English at a good level
Residence in Switzerland

Additional Information

Development prospects towards specialist or line management
High degree of creative freedom and say in technical decisions
Access to the latest technologies and the extensive learning hub of the Sopra Steria Group
Flexible working conditions with the possibility of home office and part-time models
Very open and collegial collaboration, as confirmed by our employees within the framework of the "Great Place to Work" certification

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