Java Architect / Tech Lead

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.