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Engineering Lead (Java/Kotlin, PHP)
Technologies
Description
AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals — one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!
Job Description
Manage the engineering team responsible for supporting existing solutions and delivering new ones within the overall Autodoc architecture. You will be responsible for both the technical execution of the team as well as the growth of the individual team members. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and strategic ownership of payment infrastructure and services.
Responsibilities
Provide architectural guidance and apply engineering best practices using
Java/Kotlin, PHP, Kafka, MySQL
Plan, prioritize, and ensure the timely delivery of technical projects while managing risks and dependencies
Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on time and on budget
Service monitoring, alerting, and incident mitigation —
New Relic, Grafana
Code review with peers to find the bugs, optimize logic, and detect the bottlenecks
Coach and support the team in Agile Software development best practices
Qualifications
3+ years
of experience in a
lead position/role
4+ years
of work experience as a
Java/Kotlin
Work experience with PHP would be a significant plus
Experience with
MySQL
, and working with large data volumes
Experience in software development, supporting the design and development of large-scale, distributed software applications
Experience with microservices and cloud architectures —
Google Cloud Platform, Docker
Knowledge of architecture/design methods and patterns, data and API specifications, quality assurance, and testing methods
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to complex problems
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
English
upper-intermediate (B2)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment
Will be as a plus:
Experience building or operating payment systems, fintech platforms, or transaction-heavy systems
Prior knowledge of PHP 7+, Laravel, Symfony, and FuelPHP knowledge is a plus
What do we offer?
Stable employment in the fast-growing international company
International career in a multicultural environment with lots of opportunities to grow
Annual vacation of 28 calendar days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
Health Insurance for access to various high-quality medical services (doctor visits, diagnostics, medical treatment)
Mental Wellbeing Program — providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
Free English and German language classes
Flexible working hours and hybrid work
Gym in the Odesa office
Military conscription reserve, AUTODOC is a resident of Dia City and have the status of “Critical Enterprise for Ukraine’s Economy”.
Join us today and let’s create a success story together!
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals — one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!
Job Description
Manage the engineering team responsible for supporting existing solutions and delivering new ones within the overall Autodoc architecture. You will be responsible for both the technical execution of the team as well as the growth of the individual team members. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and strategic ownership of payment infrastructure and services.
Responsibilities
Provide architectural guidance and apply engineering best practices using
Java/Kotlin, PHP, Kafka, MySQL
Plan, prioritize, and ensure the timely delivery of technical projects while managing risks and dependencies
Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on time and on budget
Service monitoring, alerting, and incident mitigation —
New Relic, Grafana
Code review with peers to find the bugs, optimize logic, and detect the bottlenecks
Coach and support the team in Agile Software development best practices
Qualifications
3+ years
of experience in a
lead position/role
4+ years
of work experience as a
Java/Kotlin
Work experience with PHP would be a significant plus
Experience with
MySQL
, and working with large data volumes
Experience in software development, supporting the design and development of large-scale, distributed software applications
Experience with microservices and cloud architectures —
Google Cloud Platform, Docker
Knowledge of architecture/design methods and patterns, data and API specifications, quality assurance, and testing methods
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to complex problems
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
English
upper-intermediate (B2)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a team environment
Will be as a plus:
Experience building or operating payment systems, fintech platforms, or transaction-heavy systems
Prior knowledge of PHP 7+, Laravel, Symfony, and FuelPHP knowledge is a plus
What do we offer?
Stable employment in the fast-growing international company
International career in a multicultural environment with lots of opportunities to grow
Annual vacation of 28 calendar days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
Health Insurance for access to various high-quality medical services (doctor visits, diagnostics, medical treatment)
Mental Wellbeing Program — providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
Free English and German language classes
Flexible working hours and hybrid work
Gym in the Odesa office
Military conscription reserve, AUTODOC is a resident of Dia City and have the status of “Critical Enterprise for Ukraine’s Economy”.
Join us today and let’s create a success story together!