Technical Lead (Java)

Quick Facts

• Build a new claims-handling platform for an insurance client, replacing a critical legacy system.
• Focus on microservices and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kafka, Flowable, Azure.

Description

You will lead the technical direction and delivery of a brand-new claims system in a distributed microservices architecture, replacing a legacy platform in an environment used by millions of customers. The role combines architecture ownership, hands-on support during development/implementation/stabilization, and team leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and architectural workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design the system from scratch, including architecture documentation and feasibility/assumptions analysis.
• Build the platform using an agentic coding approach and provide direct support during development and rollout.
• Set the direction for system evolution, ensure technology standards, security, operational requirements, and high code quality.
• Assign development tasks, supervise implementation work, and lead code reviews.
• Estimate development and architecture effort and resource needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in designing and overseeing system architecture; very strong Java (21+) and Spring Boot.
• Practical experience with Hibernate, Kafka, Flowable, and Azure.
• 3+ years of experience in the insurance domain.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, fault-tolerant distributed and event-driven architectures; experience with integration patterns, DDD, and API governance.
• Experience with cloud, infrastructure automation, and end-to-end observability.
• Ability to run code reviews, mentoring, and architectural workshops; contribute to technology roadmaps and assess risks.

Benefits

• B2B contract cooperation.
• Hybrid work: 3 days per week in the Warsaw office.