ABOUT THE COMPANY LITIT, a joint venture between NTT DATA and Reiz Tech, is a company with deep-rooted industry know-how, dedicated to innovation within the IT sector. Its primary focus is delivering high-quality solutions in the DACH region. With a commitment to excellence, LITIT combines the best of German precision, Japanese work ethics, and Lithuanian talent to provide unparalleled IT service and support to its clients. ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a leading company in the automotive industry, focused on developing innovative connected vehicle and mobility solutions. They are looking for a skilled Software Architect/Development Lead to drive the design and evolution of scalable cloud platforms supporting next-generation automotive technologies. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Software Architect/Development Lead, you will lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions for automotive platforms and connected vehicle services. You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to define cloud architecture standards and drive cloud transformation initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Define system architecture, including functional and interface design, ensuring smooth integration with external systems. Lead technical direction as Software Architect and Development Lead, including task coordination and distribution within the team. Manage and mentor a distributed development team, ensuring productivity and technical growth. Contribute to technical and business requirements analysis, translating needs into scalable solutions. Develop and maintain backend services and frontend components in line with established coding standards and guidelines. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code aligned with client expectations. Oversee implementation guidelines and ensure consistency across the codebase. Act as a technical advisor to the client within an Agile Scrum environment. Participate in client workshops, Scrum ceremonies, and regular project meetings. Support recruitment efforts, including conducting technical interviews. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance across microservices architecture and cloud environments. REQUIREMENTS Proven experience in a Software Architect, Tech Lead, or Senior Developer role with team leadership responsibilities. Strong experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs (OpenAPI standards). Solid backend experience with Java (Quarkus preferred) and event-driven systems (Kafka). Experience working with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments. Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., Secrets Manager, ECR, S3, PostgreSQL, CloudWatch). Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code and deployment tools (Terraform, Helm Charts, ArgoCD). Frontend development experience with Angular and TypeScript, including state management and service architecture. Experience with design systems (preferably enterprise-level). Strong understanding of test automation tools and practices (Playwright, Cucumber, Jira/XRay). Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and container-based deployments. Proficiency with modern development tools and package managers (npm, Maven). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with direct client interaction. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. SOFT SKILLS Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and drive technical initiatives. Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving mindset. Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities. Confident in client-facing situations, including consulting and advisory roles. Excellent collaboration skills in distributed/international teams. WHAT WE OFFER Salary range: €5500 - €7500 (GROSS) / month. Learning opportunities with compensated certificates, learning lunches, and language lessons. Chance to switch projects after one year. Team building twice a year. Office in Vilnius, Lithuania that offers themed lunches and a pet-friendly environment. Remote work opportunities. Flexible time off depending on a project. Seasonal activities with colleagues. Additional health insurance and loyalty days for Lithuanian residents. Referral bonuses. Recognition of important occasions of your life.