Backend Tech Lead (Java)
Softsich is a young and ambitious international product tech company that develops scalable B2B digital platforms. We are looking for a Backend Java Tech Lead who will take technical ownership of the backend team working with a microservices, high-load architecture.
This role is about leadership, architecture, and responsibility for the technical direction of the platform.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Lead the backend team technically, ensuring architectural vision and technical standards.
Design, implement, and maintain high-load, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Drive technical decisions and take full ownership of architectural solutions.
Ensure high code quality via best practices, reviews, and automation.
Optimize system performance and reliability across microservices.
Work with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
Mentor developers, support skill development, and foster collaboration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
It’s a match if you have:
5+ years of commercial experience with Java (17+/21) and Spring Boot.
Strong knowledge of the Spring ecosystem: Web, Security, Data, Scheduler, WebFlux.
Hands-on experience with microservices and high-load architectures, event-driven systems.
Practical knowledge of CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and deployment to Kubernetes (EKS).
Solid experience with Apache Kafka (producers/consumers, distributed topics, retry and error handling).
Experience working with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB / AWS DocumentDB, SingleStore.
Experience in designing and optimizing REST APIs.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools: Grafana, Prometheus, Micrometer, ELK.
Experience in technical leadership or mentoring engineering teams.
Ability to make and own architectural and technical decisions.
Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, and analytical thinking.
English level — Upper-Intermediate.
What we offer:
– Flexible schedule and remote format or offices in Warsaw.
– 24 paid vacation days, sick leaves, and health insurance (UA-based, other locations in progress).
– A supportive, friendly team where knowledge-sharing is part of the culture.
– Coverage for professional events and learning.
– Birthday greetings, team buildings, and warm human connection beyond work.
– Zero joules of energy to the aggressor state, its affiliated businesses, or partners.
Send over your CV now — we’d love to get to know you better!