Java Development Lead

Java Development Lead

We are looking for Java Development Lead on behalf of our client to join to the leader from the largest Swiss financial holding company.

📍Work mode: Hybrid from Krakow– 3 days in the office (must)

◽️ Contract type: B2B

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Development Lead to drive the design and development of enterprise-grade applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in JVM-based programming, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and modern engineering practices. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, mentoring team members, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seeking a hands-on technical leader passionate about building scalable cloud applications and solving real business problems.

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

• Architect and implement distributed microservices using modern communication patterns.

• Champion engineering best practices including SOLID principles, Clean Code, and Domain-Driven Design.

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment.

• Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and CosmosDB.

• Work with BPMN engines such as Flowable for business process automation.

• Drive adoption of reactive programming paradigms using Spring WebFlux.

• Ensure applications are cloud-ready and optimized for deployment on Azure and Kubernetes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

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

• Proven experience in building distributed microservices architectures.

• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or CosmosDB.

• Familiarity with BPMN engines like Flowable.

• Experience with Java Reactive Programming and Spring WebFlux.

• Solid understanding 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 tools like Docker.

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).

• Certification in Java, Cloud, or Agile methodologies is a plus.

📩 If you’re interested and meet the qualifications, please send your CV to Alina Pchelnikova

at alina.pchelnikova@dcvtechnologies.co.uk