Java Architect / Tech Lead

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. 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. Specjalizacja / specialism IT Role Architect Locations Warsaw Remote status Hybrid About OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o. 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 Contact us at: info (at) optiveum.com