Tech Lead Java Engineer
Summary
Tech lead building large-scale financial services platforms for investment banking operations, focusing on digital transformation, real-time data solutions, and architecture decisions in a regulated environment. Core stack: Java, Spring Boot, Flowable, Kafka, Azure, Docker/Kubernetes, and microservices.
We are GFT Poland
WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.
Why Choose GFT?
- A culture of top performance
- Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
- 1200 skilled & top-class experts
- 77% of the team are regular/senior
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Ambitious projects, trainings and tools you need to flourish
- Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers
What will you do?
You will work on large-scale financial services platforms supporting investment banking operations, focusing on digital transformation, process automation, data integration, and application modernization initiatives. The role involves designing and delivering high-performance, real-time data solutions, driving architecture decisions, and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.
We offer
- Hybrid work in our client's office (Kraków) 3 days a week
- Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
- Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
- Online training and certifications
- Access to e-learning platform
- Social events
- 15+ years of experience with Java development
- Strong expertise in Flowable and Spring Boot
- Experience with ORM frameworks including JPA and iBatis
- Knowledge of Azure AD, OAuth and application security best practices
- Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures
- Experience with Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL and Redis
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices and distributed systems
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with Maven, Gradle and modern CI/CD practices
- Expertise in high-performance, high-throughput real-time data platforms and streaming architectures
- Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and SDLC
- Experience with AI-assisted software development
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions
Nice to have
- Experience in the Client Lifecycle domain