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Hybrid in Poland: Krakow, Poland: Gdańsk
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We are looking for a Java Development Team Lead to guide a cross-functional engineering team in designing, building and maintaining cloud-native microservices. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on Java expertise with leadership skills to drive high-quality, scalable and secure software delivery, while championing the adoption of Generative AI tools such as Claude Code as a core part of the team's daily workflow.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and maintenance of back-end services using Java, Node.js and Nest.js
- Guide the team in building front-end features using Angular and TypeScript
- Analyze legacy applications and define target state designs and architectures
- Drive implementation of cloud-native microservices using AWS services such as Lambda, EC2 and CloudFormation
- Establish and enforce clean coding practices and standards across the team
- Champion the use of GenAI tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot throughout the software development lifecycle
- Promote team best practices and guidelines for responsible and effective GenAI usage
- Oversee unit, integration and non-functional testing using tools like Jest, Playwright and Bruno
- Facilitate sprint planning, estimation and peer-level code reviews
- Collaborate with stakeholders including product managers and designers to address technical issues
- Mentor developers on engineering fundamentals and effective GenAI usage practices
- Resolve issues proactively to ensure smooth project execution and delivery
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Java back-end development, including experience leading engineering teams
- Skills in Node.js, Nest.js and Angular for full stack development
- Proficiency in TypeScript
- Expertise in AWS services such as Lambda, EC2 and S3
- Knowledge of CloudFormation and EKS for cloud-native architecture
- Familiarity with DynamoDB, PostgreSQL and DB2
- Background in monitoring tools such as Splunk and Honeycomb
- Competency in testing tools such as Jest, Playwright and Bruno
- Showcase of hands-on experience with Generative AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to navigate ambiguity
- Fluent English communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts in client-facing roles