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Team Lead Java Engineer, Retail

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Auto1 Group

71 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Auto1 Group doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Lead-level role.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Contact
Marija Dimitrova

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

The role

Our offer

  • A fully remote position with flexible working hours
  • Modern tech stack and well-established development standards
  • Join an international, open-minded team that values flat hierarchies, open communication, collaboration, and high product quality.
  • Learn more about how we work: https://auto1.tech

Job Description

  • Full Lifecycle Ownership: Responsible for architecture, solution design, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of a subset of 300+ RESTful microservices.

  • Team Leadership & Management: Manage a team of ~5 developers, including 1:1s, performance reviews, monitoring, and improvement.
  • Hands-on Contribution: Actively contribute code and complete tasks personally, not just delegate work.
  • Quality & Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding/architecture best practices, and provide actionable feedback.
  • Team Growth & Hiring: Mentor team members, support their development, conduct developer interviews, and set an example in using AI coding assistants to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Experienced Leader: At least 2 years leading and taking responsibility for developer teams and software projects.
  • Java Expert: 5+ years of modern Java programming experience, with strong focus on clean code and best practices.
  • Cloud & Microservices: Solid understanding of microservice architectures and AWS services (e.g., ECS, SQS/SNS, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch).
  • Spring Proficiency: At least 3 years hands-on experience with Spring technologies, including Spring Boot (preferably Spring Cloud).
  • Strong Communication & Pragmatism: Excellent at clarifying business needs, collaborating across teams, and balancing ideal API design with practical business requirements; bonus for experience using AI coding tools.

About Auto1 Group

Auto1 Group is a leading European digital automotive platform for used car trading, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company operates through its main brands Auto1.com, Autohero, and wirkaufendeinauto.de, connecting buyers and sellers of used cars across Europe. With a strong focus on technology and data-driven processes, Auto1 Group has established itself as a major player in the automotive industry, employing thousands of people across the continent.

In Spain, Auto1 Group has a significant operational presence with numerous roles in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seseña, among others. The company's Spanish operations are centered around vehicle purchasing, reconditioning, and sales, offering a range of positions from mechanics and vehicle appraisers to IT and finance roles. For international professionals, Auto1 Group offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities to grow within a leading European tech-driven automotive company, and the Spanish offices provide a gateway to the broader European market.

Industry
Automotive
Founded
2012
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seseña and 14 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Auto1 Group operates in over 30 European countries, offering international career opportunities.
  • The company has a strong focus on technology and data, with many roles in engineering and product development.
  • Spain is a key market for Auto1 Group, with a large number of operational roles in vehicle purchasing and reconditioning.
  • The company offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment with English as a common language in many teams.
  • Auto1 Group provides opportunities for career growth across different European offices.

In their own words

About the company & team

Choose challenge. Choose pace. Choose growth.

Our Tech department is the driving force behind one of the most successful start-ups in Europe since 2012. Based in Berlin, we have an innovative and driven team that is using cutting-edge technologies to redefine the used car market.

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