Java Architect / Tech Lead
OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o. · Capon Bridge, West Virginia, United States · PLN 364K/yr
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting · 2-10 employees
About the role
Act as a Tech Lead within a Scrum team, balancing hands-on Java coding with high-level architectural decision-making. Collaborate with business stakeholders to design scalable microservices and ensure system observability and security.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires over 5 years of experience in web systems and production Java development, with expertise in DDD and containerization. Candidates must be fluent in Polish and have advanced English skills.
Benefits
Full 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.
