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We are looking for a highly experienced Java Technical Leader to lead back-end development of a new project from scratch using the microservices architecture. The project involves the development and integration of an advanced business-workflow orchestration solution within a secure inspection platform. The goal is to enable seamless data ingestion, processing, storage, and retrieval for complex inspection processes, ensuring high availability, scalability, strict access control, and audit. The domain covers security screening, data management, and operational analytics for large‑scale on-premises environments. This role combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strong architectural ownership and leadership. You will guide a senior-level Engineering Team, define system architecture, ensure scalability and performance, and drive engineering standards aligned with business goals.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the implementation of a new project from scratch using the microservices architecture
Define back-end architecture, technical standards, and development guidelines
Design scalable and resilient distributed systems with high performance
Establish best practices for code quality, performance optimization, and security
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure long-term maintainability of the solution
Align technical decisions with business goals and product roadmap
Develop back-end services
Design and implement a high-performance file storage system using direct I/O operations and memory handling
Integrate Elasticsearch to build and maintain efficient indexing and search mechanisms
Optimize system performance, concurrency handling, and resource management
Implement proper error handling, logging, and observability
Coordinate deployment and life cycle management within Kubernetes clusters
Collaborate with DevOps to define CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
Support infrastructure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
Provide technical direction and mentor a senior Engineering Team
Lead design discussions and technical decisions
Review code and ensure compliance with engineering standards
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
Work closely with multiple teams to ensure smooth service integration
Define API contracts and integration standards
Participate in planning, estimation, and roadmap alignment
Act as a technical bridge between engineering, product, and stakeholders
Requirements:
7+ years in back-end development
2+ years in a Technical Leader role
Strong hands-on background in Java (latest LTS versions)
Solid knowledge of Spring Boot and the microservices architecture
Proven ability to design distributed systems and scalable back-end platforms
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and data modeling
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
Skills in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
In-depth understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability best practices
Strong system design and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of file system design or low-level I/O operations
Experience with high-load or performance-critical systems
English level – Upper-Intermediate or higher
What we offer:
Remote-first work model with flexible working hours (we provide all equipment)
Comfortable and fully equipped offices in Lviv and Rzeszów
Competitive compensation with regular performance reviews
18 paid vacation days per year + all state holidays
12 days of paid sick leave per year without a medical certificate + extra paid leave for blood donation
Fixed monthly health & wellness compensation, applicable to: medical insurance
fitness and sports activities
English, German, and Polish language courses
Corporate subscription to learning platforms, regular meetups and webinars
Friendly team that values accountability, innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and treated equally. We proudly partner with VeteranHub to support Ukrainian veterans
We are committed to supporting Ukraine and actively participate in charity initiatives