Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Squad Lead – Java (French Speaker) to lead a high-performing development squad on a large-scale telecom project. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Java technologies, proven leadership experience, and excellent communication skills in both French and English. You will be responsible for leading the team, driving technical excellence, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a squad of Java developers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications. Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, Dev Ops, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and best practices. Break down business requirements into technical tasks and manage sprint planning and delivery. Identify technical risks and propose effective solutions. Support CI/CD implementation and maintain high code quality. Monitor application performance and resolve production issues when required. Ensure Agile/Scrum methodologies are followed throughout the development lifecycle. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of Java development experience.2+ years of experience leading software development teams or Agile squads. Strong expertise in Java 11/17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security. Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture. Experience with RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures (Kafka/Rabbit MQ). Strong knowledge of SQL databases (Oracle, Postgre SQL) and NoSQL databases (Mongo DB). Experience with Docker, Kubernetes/Open Shift, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Azure Dev Ops, or similar). Strong understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, multithreading, and performance optimization. Experience with Git and Agile development practices. Preferred Qualifications Telecom industry experience is highly preferred. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus. Knowledge of API Gateway technologies and enterprise integration. Java or Spring certifications are a plus. Language Requirements Fluent French (Mandatory). Professional English communication skills. Soft Skills Strong leadership and coaching abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment. Results-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.