Lead Software Engineer (Java) – Vienna

Are you a Java developer who is also an AI enthusiast — and ready to lead?
Do you enjoy using AI tools to rethink how software is built and help others do the same?

We’re looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join our R&D team in Vienna (this is a firm requirement) and help build a new cloud product for continuous testing and intelligent automation.

Across Tricentis Engineering, we are embracing the use of AI agents across all phases of development, to deliver more value to our customers, faster and with higher quality. In this role, you will work on the cutting edge of agentic development and help your team adopt and define new best practices.

About the product

You’ll work on an enterprise integration testing platform for SAP Integration Suite.

• Connects to SAP CPI and records integration flows (iFlows)

• Compares outputs against baselines acts as a CI/CD quality gate

• Includes record & replay, regression testing, test suites, multi-protocol support, and more

What you’ll do

• Lead development of a cloud product

• Own the full development lifecycle (design delivery)

• Drive architecture and technical decisions

• Promote and use AI-powered development tools (Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor)

• Ensure code quality, testing, and best practices

• Mentor engineers and act as a technical leader

AI-first mindset (must-have)

We actively use AI across development, refactoring, testing, and CI/CD. Working with AI tools is a hard requirement, not a bonus.

What you bring

• 6+ years in software engineering + 2+ years in a lead/senior role

• Strong Java (C#/.NET is a plus)

• Experience with cloud (AWS/Azure), APIs, scalable systems

• Strong focus on testing and code quality

• Experience with AI coding tools

• Good communication and ownership mindset

Why join us

• Product with real impact in SAP ecosystem

• Influence architecture and engineering culture

• Work in an AI-driven engineering environment

• Multicultural team (Vienna / Prague / US) + hybrid setup

If you’re excited about Java + leadership + AI, let’s talk!