Lead Java Developer

About the Position

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer with a passion for quality demonstrated through Agile and TDD practices, someone who can build robust and scalable Java backend applications within the complex finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications
• Design infrastructure and network topology solutions for innovative projects
• Apply best development practices to produce code and effectively utilize technologies
• Provide expertise and architectural assistance to other team members
• Build relationships with users and facilitate requirements gathering
• Resolve production issues and help maintain a stable production environment
• Lead technical design discussions with other Java Developers
• Ensure the development methodology is followed across the team

Requirements

• Experience in designing and implementing Java-based backend applications using Java 8, Spring, and Spring Boot with 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge of database design and SQL including query optimization
• Skills in Object-Oriented analysis and design with understanding of design patterns, clean code principles, and concepts like OOD, TDD, BDD, DDD, and CI/CD
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Git, and Gradle
• Familiarity with additional development tools such as Maven, Jenkins, and JIRA
• Familiarity with debugging and performance tuning along with understanding of deploying, maintaining, and monitoring complex Java applications
• Knowledge of modern technical architectures and how to pragmatically leverage their benefits
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• Skills in GitHub, ELK Stack, and Kafka
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Batch, and Spring Integration
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, stream processing, and other JVM languages such as Groovy
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP with exposure to UNIX/Linux environment and shell scripting
• Experience or interest in financial products

Locations

• Wrocław, Poland
• Krakow, Poland

Work Location Type

• Hybrid