About the Position

Java Architect / Tech Lead

Lead a collaborative Java-focused architecture & tech direction in a Swedish-style team. Hands-on coding, mentoring, and delivering scalable microservices in Warsaw (hybrid).

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

We Offer

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.

About the Company

Optiveum is a recruitment and consulting company created based on our 20-plus years of experience in HR & IT services.

We work for Clients located in Poland and abroad providing our local and international Candidates with Project-based or Permanent job opportunities in a remote or office-based model.

COMPANY DATA

Optiveum Sp. z o.o.

ul. Tomasza Zana 43 lok. 2.1 20-601 Lublin, Poland

nr KRS: 0000834436, NIP 7010975729

Founded in 2020

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