Lead Java Developer (Hybrid Kraków or Wrocław)

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer with strong enterprise experience to join the Global Markets Financing stream within the Investment Banking division of a major financial institution. This role involves hands-on development, technical leadership, and close collaboration with international teams in an agile environment.

📍 Location

• Hybrid format: 2–3 days per week onsite
• Offices: Kraków or Wrocław, Poland

🧩 About the Project

You will become part of an agile setup where teams (pods) are grouped into larger units (crews) focused on delivering client solutions. The project centers on modernizing and enhancing platforms used by both internal and external stakeholders in the banking and finance sector.

💼 Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test scalable, enterprise-level Java applications
• Apply both core and advanced Java concepts to address business requirements
• Lead or participate in architectural and design reviews
• Conduct code reviews, providing feedback on structure, clarity, and performance
• Debug and resolve issues across infrastructure, services, and platform components
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and avoid assumptions

✅ Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise-level Java development
• Leadership experience within software development teams
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Hibernate
  • Kafka or JMS
  • SQL (including performance optimization)
  • Version control tools (preferably Git)
  • TDD and/or BDD