YOUR NEW ROLE
This role is for CODE LEAP's client company - JTL-Software
JTL-Software is one of Germany's leading providers of e-commerce and ERP solutions. More than 50,000 retailers rely on JTL every day to run their business. Our global development center in Vietnam is looking for talented people to build the next generation of these products. You'll work in an international team that pairs German software quality and Vietnamese speed to innovate.
As part of a strategic initiative, we are building a Web API for the secure processing of payment transactions, together with a Hub application for the JTL Hub (React). As Tech Lead you own the technical direction of the team: you ensure architectural integrity, mentor the Senior Engineers, drive engineering excellence — and still write production code. You are the bridge between product, engineering, and stakeholders.
YOUR EXCITING TASKS
- Technical leadership and mentoring of 2 Senior Software Engineers — guiding architectural decisions, code reviews, and best practices
- Personnel responsibility: regular 1:1s, performance conversations, goal setting, and supporting personal development plans
- Ownership of team delivery: sprint planning, backlog refinement, removing blockers, and ensuring reliable execution
- Acting as primary point of contact for the Product Manager and stakeholders on technical matters
- Recruitment support: interviewing candidates and helping build out the engineering team
- Fostering a culture of quality, security, and continuous improvement within the team
- Active development and code ownership on the TypeScript-based Payment API and Hub App (React)
- Defining and evolving the technical architecture: API design, security model (OAuth2 / JWT), cloud infrastructure (Azure), and data flows
- Driving the roadmap for test automation, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), observability, and SLA compliance (24/7 availability)
- Evaluating and adopting AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate team productivity
- Ensuring PCI DSS compliance and secure-by-design practices across the entire stack
- Hands-on incident response and on-call escalation support
YOUR PROFILE AND YOUR PERSONALITY
- TypeScript / Node.js: several years of experience building production-grade Web APIs (NestJS or similar); ability to set architectural standards for the team
- React: solid experience with modern frontend development, state management, and component architecture
- Microsoft Azure: hands-on with App Services, Functions, API Management, Key Vault, and Monitoring
- CI/CD & DevOps: design and ownership of build, deployment, and release pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps)
- Test automation: Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar; champion of TDD and test strategy across the team
- Leadership experience: proven track record of leading engineers, running code reviews, and driving technical decisions in a team setting
- AI-assisted development: productive, day-to-day use of tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
- Payment / Security: solid understanding of payment processes, PCI DSS, and secure API development
- Strong communicator, able to switch between deep technical discussions and clear stakeholder communication
- Empathetic leader who grows people without losing technical edge
- Structured and pragmatic: knows when to set standards and when to ship
- High ownership mindset: takes end-to-end responsibility for both product quality and team health
- Excellent written and spoken English
Nice To Have
- Experience with common payment providers (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, Mollie)
- Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in regulated environments (Finance, E-Commerce, SaaS)
- Background in scaling engineering teams or transitioning from individual contributor to lead role
Benefits Await You At Code Leap- Competitive salary and benefits
- Year-end bonus (13th-month salary)
- Generous annual leave of up to 18 days
- Additional premium health insurance
- Enjoy a stress-free and comfortable commute to and from work with our Grab Services sponsor
- Enjoy an endless selection of delicious refreshments, including gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and fresh fruits, all complimentary
- Focused on individual development:
- Unlimited access to Udemy and other recommended courses
- Sponsored Professional certificates such as Microsoft, PMI, Scrum Master, etc
- Sharing session every Friday, come along with lunch provided by CODE LEAP
- 1-on-1 coaching with experienced professionals
- Flexible work policy, which provides flexible hours to accommodate personal schedules and commitments
- Dynamic, fun, and agile environment, perfect for sharing and creativity
- Open-minded, kind & humble colleagues
CONTACT
Come to talk to us at [Confidential Information]
About Us
With our expert teams spread across two continents, CODE LEAP provides innovative software solutions for venture-backed companies and leading enterprise businesses in Germany. Our teams in Berlin (Germany) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) work hand in hand to develop state-of-the-art solutions of the highest quality.
Because collaborating with the right people is the secret to our successful growth.
We future-proof organizations - be part of it!
