Java Development Lead- Hybrid Krakow

Dear Consultant,

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Development Lead to design, develop, and lead enterprise-grade application development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in JVM-based programming, microservices architecture, modern engineering practices, and cloud environments. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical excellence with mentoring, team collaboration, and strategic input. Send CV to (marcillina.tietjen@dcvtechnologies.co.uk) if you are interested.

Location: Krakow, Poland – 3 Days Mandatory Work from Office (WFO)

Contract Type: Contract

Experience Required: 12+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications.

• Architect and implement distributed microservices using modern communication patterns.

• Champion engineering best practices (SOLID, Clean Code, DDD).

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders in an Agile/SCRUM setup.

• Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure delivery quality.

• Integrate and optimize relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB).

• Implement and manage BPMN workflows using Flowable.

• Drive adoption of reactive programming paradigms with Spring WebFlux.

• Ensure applications are cloud-ready and optimized for Azure + Kubernetes deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12+ years of enterprise-level application development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Java (17+), Spring Framework (5+), and design patterns.

• Proven experience building distributed microservices architectures.

• Hands-on with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB).

• Familiarity with BPMN engines (Flowable).

• Experience with Reactive Programming & Spring WebFlux.

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SCRUM practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

• Exposure to Azure Cloud services and Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker).

• Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, ELK stack).

• Certifications in Java, Cloud, or Agile methodologies.