Tech Lead (Java)

🏢 Summary: Long-term hybrid Java Architect / Tech Lead contract in Warsaw, combining hands-on Java development with architectural leadership in a Scrum team. The role focuses on scalable microservices, technical standards, mentoring, and collaboration with business stakeholders, with compensation up to 175 PLN/h on B2B. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years designing and building web systems, Hands-on Java production experience, Experience building microservices and distributed systems, Architecture and integration patterns expertise, API design and Domain-Driven Design knowledge, SQL, event-driven architecture, and application security knowledge, Docker and Kubernetes experience, Technical team leadership, mentoring, and code-review experience, Fluent Polish, Advanced English (B2 minimum) 📃 Skills: Java, Microservices, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, APIs, DDD, Security 🏢 Description: About the Client Our client is a well-established organization in the insurance industry, known for its collaborative, Swedish-style work culture. You will be joining a long-term initiative (planned for 2-3 years) to drive their technological direction. The Role We are looking for a Java Architect / Tech Lead who will also wear the hat of a Tech Lead within a Scrum team. This is a hands-on role where you will actively code in Java while making high-level architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and working closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. Quick Facts Salary: Up to 175 PLN/h (B2B) Location: Warsaw, Poland Work Model: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) Duration: Long-term What You Will Do Act as the Tech Lead in a Scrum team, driving technological direction and architectural decisions. Actively code and implement business requirements using Java . Design, develop, and scale microservices and distributed systems. Collaborate directly with the Product Owner and business units to refine requirements. Establish and enforce technical standards across coding, architecture, and system integration. Conduct code reviews, mentor the development team, and unblock technical issues. Ensure end-to-end observability, security, and high performance of the solutions. Actively utilize cloud solutions (Azure) and Agentic AI tools to automate processes and boost development productivity. What We Expect (Must-Have) 5+ years of experience in designing and building web systems. Strong, hands-on programming skills in Java in a production environment. Proven track record of building microservices and distributed systems. Deep understanding of architectural/integration patterns, API design, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) . Practical knowledge of relational databases (SQL), Event-Driven Architecture, and application security. Experience with containerization and orchestration ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Previous experience in mentoring, code review, and leading a technical team. Fluent Polish and advanced English (minimum B2). Nice to Have Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Azure . Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Familiarity with Agentic AI / AI in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for automation and architectural decision support. What Is Offered B2B Contract: Up to 175 PLN/h. Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week in a hybrid model (Warsaw office). Culture: A highly collaborative environment inspired by a flat, Swedish organizational culture. Support: Transparent terms of service and continuous support from the recruitment team throughout your engagement.

🏢 Summary: Join a Data Transformation Technology team as a Java Developer building and enhancing distributed, business-critical process applications. The role combines backend development, architecture input, automation and CI/CD improvements, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid Krakow-based setup. 🗂️ Requirements: 4+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience, Commercial experience with Java, Spring, SQL, Hibernate, and Kafka, System architecture and technical design experience, Relational database and web application framework knowledge, Enterprise integration experience: queues, publish-subscribe messaging, REST APIs, Microservices development or design experience, Automated testing, build automation, and CI/CD pipeline experience, Cloud-native technology experience with OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes, Agile software development experience, Ability to assess scalability, security, resilience, maintainability, and testability, Complex test and production issue troubleshooting, Professional working proficiency in English 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SQL, Hibernate, Kafka, REST, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Angular, Microservices, CI/CD 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client – a global financial services organization recognized for its premium service, deep domain expertise, and strong technology-driven approach. The company partners with clients, helping them solve complex challenges across investor services and capital markets. Their culture is built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and empowering individuals to contribute beyond their immediate role. As a Java Developer , you will join the Data Transformation Technology team and help build a business process platform used by multiple teams across the organization. You will design, develop, and improve distributed applications that support business-critical workflows, combining hands-on backend engineering with contributions to system architecture, automation, and technical standards. You will also support junior engineers and help the team maintain a secure, resilient, and scalable technology environment. Key takeaways: Stack: Java, Spring, SQL, Hibernate, Kafka, REST APIs, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, nice to have: Angular Salary: 20 000 - 24 000 PLN gross on the Contract of Employment Working model : Hybrid - 3 days/week from the office (2 days per week for parents of children up to 4 years old) Location: ul. Klimeckiego, Krakow Recruitment process : A call with MOTIFE Recruiter (30 min) Technical interview with the Manager (1h) Technical interview with the Team (1h) Responsibilities: Software Development Develop and maintain application code for business-critical distributed systems. Build automated tests that improve software quality, stability, and maintainability. Analyse and resolve issues identified in testing and production environments. Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback to other engineers. Architecture and Technical Excellence Contribute to architecture, system design, and technology selection discussions. Evaluate function, scalability, testability, security, and resilience together with testers and business users. Research technologies and recommend improvements to the department’s technology stack. Define and improve engineering standards, development practices, and technical documentation. Automation and Delivery Drive greater automation across development, testing, and deployment processes. Support the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines. Ensure applications and engineering practices remain aligned with current industry standards. Collaboration and Team Development Communicate effectively with engineers, testers, business users, and stakeholders outside the immediate team. Translate business and operational needs into practical technical solutions. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members. Support the recruitment and assessment of new engineering talent. Requirements: Technical Expertise 4+ years of professional software engineering experience in a backend or full-stack role. Strong commercial experience with Java, Spring, SQL, Hibernate, and Kafka. Proven contributions to system architecture and technical design. Strong understanding of relational databases and popular web application frameworks. Practical knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, including queues, publish-subscribe messaging, and REST APIs. Experience designing or developing applications based on microservice architecture. Experience with automated testing, build automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes. Exposure to Angular or another reactive frontend framework is an advantage. Engineering Practices Experience working within Agile software development environments. Ability to assess systems in terms of scalability, security, resilience, maintainability, and testability. Confidence troubleshooting complex issues across test and production environments. Ability to contribute constructively to code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering standards. Collaboration and Mindset Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Clear and effective communication across technical and business teams. Professional working proficiency in English. What we offer: Private medical care Life insurance Professional training and certification support Social fund benefits platform Stable employment with a long-term contract Apply now Join a team building technology that supports critical business processes across a global organization. Please apply via our careers page and submit your CV in English.

🏢 Summary: Oferta dla Engineering Team Leada (Java), który łączy aktywne programowanie i projektowanie architektury z prowadzeniem zespołu rozwijającego chmurową platformę Enterprise SaaS dla HR. Rola obejmuje realizację roadmapy, dbałość o jakość i rozwój rozproszonych systemów oraz mentoring i rozwój inżynierów. 🗂️ Requirements: Kilkuletnie doświadczenie jako Senior Java Developer, Tech Lead lub Engineering Team Lead, Doświadczenie w zarządzaniu zespołem programistycznym, Bardzo dobra znajomość Java oraz Spring i Spring Boot, Doświadczenie w projektowaniu rozproszonych systemów i aplikacji webowych, Praktyczna znajomość architektury mikroserwisowej, Doświadczenie z rozwiązaniami chmurowymi AWS, Dobra znajomość Docker i Kubernetes, Doświadczenie z bazami PostgreSQL oraz NoSQL, Doświadczenie w pracy w środowisku Agile, Bardzo dobra znajomość języka polskiego i angielskiego 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Agile 🏢 Description: Dołącz do zespołu rozwijającego nowoczesną platformę HR Tech wykorzystywaną przez tysiące organizacji na całym świecie. Tworzymy zaawansowany produkt klasy Enterprise SaaS , wspierający procesy rekrutacyjne i HR. Nasze rozwiązania działają w środowisku chmurowym, wykorzystują nowoczesną architekturę oraz technologie oparte o Java i AWS. Szukamy Engineering Team Leada (Java) , który połączy silne kompetencje techniczne z doświadczeniem w zarządzaniu zespołem. To rola dla osoby, która nadal lubi programować, uczestniczyć w projektowaniu rozwiązań i wspierać zespół od strony technicznej. Nie szukamy wyłącznie managera. Szukamy lidera, który potrafi rozwijać ludzi, a jednocześnie pozostaje aktywnym inżynierem i partnerem do dyskusji o architekturze oraz jakości oprogramowania. Będziesz odpowiedzialny/a za: prowadzenie zespołu programistów pracujących w technologii Java, aktywny udział w projektowaniu i rozwoju systemów – to nadal rola hands-on, podejmowanie decyzji architektonicznych oraz dbanie o wysoką jakość kodu, współpracę z Product Managerami, Designerami i innymi zespołami technologicznymi, planowanie prac oraz realizację roadmapy produktowej, identyfikowanie ryzyk, zależności i usprawnianie procesu dostarczania oprogramowania, mentoring, coaching oraz rozwój członków zespołu, prowadzenie spotkań 1:1, przekazywanie feedbacku i wspieranie rozwoju kariery inżynierów, udział w rekrutacjach oraz budowaniu silnego zespołu. Szukamy osoby, która posiada: kilkuletnie doświadczenie jako Senior Java Developer , Tech Lead lub Engineering Team Lead , doświadczenie w zarządzaniu zespołem programistycznym, bardzo dobrą znajomość Java oraz Spring / Spring Boot , doświadczenie w projektowaniu i rozwijaniu rozproszonych systemów oraz aplikacji webowych, praktyczną znajomość architektury mikroserwisowej, doświadczenie z rozwiązaniami chmurowymi (AWS), dobrą znajomość Docker i Kubernetes, doświadczenie z bazami PostgreSQL oraz NoSQL, umiejętność podejmowania decyzji technicznych i prowadzenia dyskusji architektonicznych, doświadczenie w pracy w środowisku Agile, bardzo dobrą znajomość języka angielskiego i polskiego. Szukamy lidera, który: nadal programuje i lubi rozwiązywać złożone problemy techniczne, jest autorytetem technicznym dla zespołu Java, potrafi łączyć rolę lidera z aktywnym udziałem w developmentcie, rozwija ludzi poprzez mentoring i codzienną współpracę, buduje kulturę odpowiedzialności, współpracy i ciągłego doskonalenia, potrafi skutecznie współpracować z Product Managerami oraz zespołami biznesowymi, dba o wysoką jakość rozwiązań i długofalowy rozwój produktu. Jeżeli chcesz mieć realny wpływ zarówno na rozwój produktu, jak i zespołu oraz nadal pozostać blisko technologii Java, zapraszamy do udziału w procesie rekrutacyjnym.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on building and modernizing secure, scalable backend platforms and microservices for investment management products. The position offers hands-on architectural ownership, production support responsibilities, and collaboration across Agile engineering and business teams in a hybrid Krakow model. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of commercial Java enterprise application development, Java 17+ proficiency, Advanced Spring and Spring Boot experience, REST API and backend service development experience, Microservices architecture knowledge, Object-oriented design, clean code, and design patterns, SQL query analysis and optimization, Docker and Kubernetes production experience, Kafka or event-streaming platform familiarity, CI/CD and DevOps practices experience, Secure coding and application security knowledge, Security scanning or vulnerability detection tools experience, Logging, monitoring, metrics, and distributed tracing familiarity, Business-critical production support and troubleshooting experience, Cross-functional collaboration with architects, QA, DevOps, and business teams, Very good English communication skills 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, REST, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, CI/CD, DevOps, Microservices, Agile 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client – a global financial services organization recognized for its premium service, deep domain expertise, and strong technology-driven approach. The company partners with clients, helping them solve complex challenges across investor services and capital markets. Their culture is built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and empowering individuals to contribute beyond their immediate role. As a Senior Java Developer , you will design and develop core backend platforms and scalable microservices. You will contribute to new product development and modernization initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and work closely with engineering and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role with strong ownership expectations. You will help shape technical solutions, improve engineering practices, and ensure that business-critical systems remain secure, reliable, maintainable, and ready to scale. Key takeaways: Stack: Java 17+, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, CI/CD Salary: 27 000 - 30 000 PLN gross on the Contract of Employment Working model : Hybrid - 3 days/week from the office (2 days per week for parents of children up to 4 years old) Location: ul. Klimeckiego, Krakow Recruitment process : A call with MOTIFE Recruiter (30 min) Technical interview with the Manager (1h) Technical interview with the Team (1h) Responsibilities: Backend Development Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java 17+, Spring, and Spring Boot. Build scalable microservices and REST APIs supporting investment management products. Apply object-oriented design, clean code principles, and established software design patterns. Develop solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, security, and maintainability standards. Architecture and Technical Excellence Contribute to architectural decisions and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Drive technical improvements across existing platforms and modernization initiatives. Participate in code reviews and promote consistent engineering standards across the team. Ensure solutions follow secure coding principles and software development lifecycle best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with architects, QA engineers, DevOps specialists, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. Work within a cross-functional Agile team delivering web, backend, and mobile platform capabilities. Communicate technical decisions, risks, and dependencies clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support knowledge sharing and mentor other engineers where required. Delivery and Production Ownership Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and production issues. Improve logging, monitoring, metrics, and distributed tracing across services. Enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and deployment. Drive continuous improvements in development processes, engineering tooling, and operational reliability. Requirements: Technical Expertise At least 6 years of hands-on commercial experience developing enterprise applications in Java. Strong practical knowledge of Java 17 or newer. Advanced experience with Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and backend service development. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, object-oriented design, clean code, and software design patterns. Solid SQL skills, including practical experience with query analysis and optimization. Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with messaging or event-streaming platforms such as Kafka. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Security and Production Engineering Understanding of secure coding principles and common application security risks. Experience using security scanning or vulnerability detection tools. Familiarity with application logging, metrics, monitoring, and distributed tracing. Experience troubleshooting and supporting business-critical production systems. Collaboration and Mindset Proven ability to take ownership of technical solutions from design through production support. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges. Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, QA, DevOps, and business teams. Very good English communication skills. What we offer: Private medical care Life insurance Professional training and certification support Social fund benefits platform Stable employment with a long-term contract Apply now Join a senior engineering team building secure and scalable platforms for the investment management industry. Please apply via our careers page and submit your CV in English.

🏢 Summary: Lead the design and delivery of Java- and Angular-based microservices while acting as the key bridge between business stakeholders and the delivery team. The hybrid role combines technical leadership, architecture ownership, global roadmap alignment, and end-to-end rollout support. 🗂️ Requirements: Java 25 expertise, Spring Boot expertise, Angular 19+ expertise, PostgreSQL experience, Kafka experience, OpenAPI experience, Vault experience, NgRx experience, Angular Material experience, Cypress experience, Kubernetes experience, Docker experience, Terraform experience, GitLab CI or Jenkins experience, Maven experience, Microservices architecture expertise, SCRUM experience, Fluent English, Self-sufficiency, Strong communication skills, Ability to define and drive the technical critical path 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, Kafka, OpenAPI, Vault, Angular, NgRx, Material, Cypress, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, Microservices, SCRUM 🏢 Description: Tech Lead Developer (Java & Angular) We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead Developer who combines deep technical expertise with project leadership and strong business collaboration skills. Your Profile: Tech Stack: Backend: Java 25, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, OpenAPI, Vault Frontend: Angular 19+, NgRx, Angular Material, Cypress DevOps / CI/CD: Kubernetes (IBM Cloud), Docker, Terraform, GitLab CI/Jenkins, Maven Core Skills: Microservice architecture, SCRUM, fluent English, self-efficiency, strong communication, and the ability to define and drive the technical critical path. Nice to Have: Prior Tech Lead experience, working in distributed global teams, and using AI tools in daily design/development. Responsibilities: Bridging Business & Tech: Translate complex business needs into technical specifications, serving as the main contact between stakeholders and the delivery team. Global Alignment: Align local development streams with the long-term strategic roadmap of the global system. Architecture & Delivery: Design high-level component roadmaps and take ownership of the full rollout lifecycle (including documentation and user training). What We Offer: Work Setup: Hybrid model (+ 120 PLN/month remote work allowance). Stability: Employment in a stable, international organization. Health & Security: Fully covered private healthcare, Employee Pension Plan, and life insurance. Perks: Pre-paid lunch card, MyBenefit platform, and MultiSport card. Growth & Office Comfort: Professional training opportunities and dedicated office parking.

🏢 Summary: Hybrid Software Engineer (Java) role focused on building cloud-based automation tools and scalable internal platforms that accelerate customer environment delivery. The position uses Java, Spring Boot, scripting, cloud services, and AI-assisted development tools, with three office days per week in Krakow. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, Java development, Spring Boot, Python or Bash scripting, AWS, Azure, or GCP experience, Automation and scalable internal-tools development, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Cross-functional communication and collaboration, Interest in AI-assisted software development 📃 Skills: Java, SpringBoot, Python, Bash, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cursor, GitHubCopilot 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global leader in HR technology, delivering an end-to-end SaaS platform that supports the entire recruitment lifecycle. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, their solutions combine cloud technology, automation, and cutting-edge AI to help businesses hire smarter, work more efficiently, and deliver better talent experiences. As a Software Engineer (Java) , you'll join the engineering team responsible for building automation tools and scalable internal platforms that power one of the company's flagship AI solutions. You'll help transform manual processes into reliable, cloud-based systems that improve engineering efficiency, accelerate software delivery, and support customers around the globe Key takeaways: Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Python/Bash, AWS/Azure/GCP, AI Coding Tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) Salary : 15 000 PLN - 20 000 PLN gross on the Contract of Employment Working model: hybrid - 3x weekly from the office Location: Krakow Recruitment process: A call with Motife recruiter (30 min) Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (30 min) Hiring Manager Interview (30 min) Technical Interview (90 min) Responsibilities: Architect and build software solutions that automate provisioning and configuration workflows. Design scalable internal tools that help engineering teams deliver customer environments faster and more efficiently. Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to ensure deployment infrastructure scales alongside a growing global customer base. Identify manual and legacy processes, replacing them with reliable, well-engineered automation solutions. Leverage AI coding assistants and LLM-powered development tools to accelerate software delivery—from prototyping to deployment. Monitor system performance and continuously improve internal platforms to reduce time-to-market for new customer environments. Partner with Technical Services and Product Management to align engineering initiatives with the broader product roadmap. Requirements: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong Java development skills with Spring Boot. Experience with Python or Bash scripting. Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for automation and building scalable internal tools. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. Interest in AI-assisted software development and modern engineering practices. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, containerized environments, or cloud-native architectures will be considered a strong advantage. What we offer: Medical care Life insurance Multisport Apply now If you’re excited about building developer platforms that scale, empower teams, and set new standards for engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our careers page and please submit your CV in English .