Engineering Tech Lead

Engineering Tech Lead (Java & React)

We are looking for an Engineering Tech Lead to join a technology team developing solutions for Risk & Compliance, including Model Risk Management and Operational Risk Management. This is a full stack position with a strong backend focus. You will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, designing, building and operating resilient Java/Spring services while contributing to React and TypeScript front-end delivery when required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, take ownership of delivery and support team members in their day-to-day work.

• Design, build, and support backend services and APIs using Java and Spring (Boot/Data/REST/Security).

• Create solution designs and supporting documentation, including architecture and UML diagrams.

• Deliver end-to-end features, including React + TypeScript UI work as needed.

• Implement microservices and micro-database patterns with clear API contracts.

• Build integrations using event-driven architecture.

• Develop workflow-driven capabilities using BPMN and integrate workflow components into services.

• Engineer for production readiness: logging, error handling, resilience, and observability.

• Develop and maintain batch processing workloads where applicable.

• Drive quality through automated unit/integration testing, code scanning, and remediation of findings.

• Containerise and deploy using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting cloud services development.

• Work in an Agile (Scrum) model using JIRA and documentation in Confluence/Wiki.

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of proven technical team leadership experience, including delivery leadership, mentoring or technical ownership.

• 8+ years of enterprise application development with strong depth in backend engineering.

• Hands-on experience with microservices and micro-database architecture.

• Experience with event-driven systems.

• Expert in Java and Spring Framework (Boot/Data/REST/Security/Profiles).

• Front-end experience with ReactJS and TypeScript (able to contribute meaningfully; backend-led).

• API specification/documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI.

• Strong automated testing practice (e.g., JUnit, mocking frameworks, H2, HttpUnit or equivalent).

• Experience writing/supporting batch programs.

• Strong appreciation for logging and error handling in production systems.

• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Cloud services development experience.

• Experience using code scanning tools and resolving security/quality/standards findings.

• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams using JIRA and Confluence/Wiki.

Nice to have

• Risk & Compliance domain knowledge, ideally Model Risk Management.

• Spring Integration and/or Spring Batch.

• WebSockets / SSE or binary protocols.

• Experience with workflow engines or libraries such as BPMN, Flowable, Activiti or Drools, as well as working knowledge of micro-frontends.

What we offer

• B2B contract

• Hybrid work from Kraków ( 6 times per month from office) 

• Benefits: Luxmed and Multisport Card

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

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