A growing technology company based in the Freiburg and Furtwangen area was looking for a key person for its software team: a senior lead software developer with in-depth Java expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of modern microservice architectures. The position was central to the future direction of the development team and thus also to the success of the company.

Challenges

The vacancy was particularly challenging for several reasons:

• The role combined two worlds. We were looking for someone who could dive deep into the technical side of things as well as lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• The term “lead” was interpreted differently depending on the candidate. Some wanted to be 100% hands-on, while others wanted to focus primarily on coaching. The client needed an ideal mix of both.
• The market for experienced Java specialists with microservice expertise is extremely competitive.
• Added to this was the desire for a personality who would fit into the team culturally, be a strong communicator, and appreciate hybrid working models.

Our approach

To find the right leader, we:

• conducted a detailed analysis of the relevant market and identified candidates with specific microservice backgrounds.
• held numerous interviews to thoroughly assess technical depth, leadership skills, and cultural fit.
• paid particular attention to a flexible understanding of “leadership” and the combination of a hands-on mentality with mentoring and team leadership.
• communicated transparently about the challenges and opportunities the role offers and its influence on the strategic development of the team.

Result

After an intensive selection process, we were able to identify the ideal candidate.

This is a technically savvy individual who thinks deeply about Java architectures and microservice structures, but also wants to lead, inspire, and develop people. The candidate was able to impress both professionally and personally.

The transition into the company was successful. Today, the candidate is actively involved in the further development of the team, strengthening its technical focus and making important architectural decisions.

This enabled our client to fill a key position that combines technical expertise, strengthens team spirit, and drives sustainable development.

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