Senior Java Engineer / Tech Lead
- Compensation
- PLN 24K–PLN 30.4K / mo
- Location
- Wrocław
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- minimum 8+ years of commercial experience in software development
- very good knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and enterprise application development
- experience acting as a Tech Lead, Lead Developer, or senior technical mentor
- experience developing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven applications
- experience with REST APIs, messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ), and system integrations
- experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
- experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, security, and performance optimization
- ability to support technical decision-making and guide development teams
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership mindset
- willingness to evaluate and adopt new technologies where they create business value
- English and German at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- experience with Machine Learning, LLMs, or AI-driven solutions, or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area
Full description
Wynagrodzenie
B2B: 24000 – 30400 PLN / mies. netto
🔍 Senior Java Engineer / Tech Lead
Location: 100% remote
Contract type: B2B
Capacity: Full-time
Rate: 150-190 PLN + VAT / h
🚀 About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer / Tech Lead to join Kyotu Technology and help build and evolve complex enterprise systems.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, writing high-quality code, mentoring developers, and supporting teams in delivering scalable, reliable software solutions.
We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with curiosity, ownership, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Beyond backend development, you'll have the opportunity to explore and apply modern technologies, including AI, LLMs, and machine learning, where they can bring real business value.
💡 Who we are
Kyotu Technology is a boutique software house based in Wrocław and Warsaw, working fully remotely or in hybrid mode across Poland. We focus on long-term, high-quality engineering and building complex, production-grade systems with real business impact. Our teams have real influence on technical decisions and the way software is built.
🧠 Your responsibilities
- develop and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
- lead technical initiatives within the development team and support engineers in delivering high-quality solutions
- collaborate with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to understand business needs
- participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution design
- write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following engineering best practices
- review code, mentor team members, and promote high engineering standards
- identify technical challenges and proactively propose improvements
- support software delivery throughout the entire development lifecycle
- contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, CI/CD, and engineering practices
- explore and evaluate new technologies and engineering approaches
🧩 Must haves
- minimum 8+ years of commercial experience in software development