Join us, and build scalable, high-performance systems that power global banking!Kraków - based opportunity with hybrid work model (2 days/week in the office).As a Tech Lead Backend you will be working for our client, a global financial institution driving large-scale digital transformation across its banking platforms. You will be leading the backend development of complex systems, ensuring robust architecture, high-quality code, and scalable solutions. In this role, you will be mentoring engineers, facilitating technical decision-making, and promoting best practices such as TDD, Clean Code, and SOLID principles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient, secure, and observable services while leveraging modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architectures to meet strategic business goals.Your main responsibilities: Leading backend development and guiding the technical team Designing system architectures including modular monoliths and microservices Implementing clean code practices and TDD principles Developing APIs and ensuring database consistency (RDBMS and NoSQL) Reviewing code and documenting technical decisions (ADRs/EDRs) Facilitating technical decision-making and prioritising tasks effectively Ensuring CI/CD, observability, resilience, scalability, and security standards Removing blockers and enabling team autonomy and accountability Mentoring and coaching engineers while fostering a high-trust culture Tracking goals, OKRs, and improving software delivery metrics (DORA) You're ideal for this role if you have: 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems Strong knowledge of Java 17/21 and Spring Boot 3.x Experience with databases, RDBMS and NoSQL, transactions, and replication Solid understanding of software design principles (SOLID, TDD, Clean Code) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and container orchestration Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders Results-oriented mindset with focus on metrics and KPIs Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers It is a strong plus if you have: Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, JavaScript, NPM)

Intermediate SRE/DevOps knowledge including Jenkins, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker

We offer you: ITDS Business Consultants is involved in many various, innovative and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious and driven people. The offer includes:

Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry Work on the most strategic projects available in the market Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years Participation in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment Access to an attractive Medical Package Access to Multisport Program

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