[NCL] Backend Tech Lead (Java)

Company Description: Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment. Job Description: Project – the aim you’ll have Industry & Brand Overview Our client delivers advanced technology solutions that support commercial operations, data-driven decision making, and digital product development. The organization operates in a highly data-intensive environment, building scalable platforms used by business stakeholders across multiple markets Type of Project The project focuses on the development and evolution of commercial platforms and services that support data processing and business operations. The systems combine modern cloud architecture, scalable backend services, and data-driven solutions to enable efficient commercial processes. Key Selling Points for Candidate High Technical Ownership The Tech Lead plays a key role in shaping the technical architecture, guiding development teams, and ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions. Impact on Core Commercial Systems The solutions built within the project directly support commercial operations and business decision-making, giving the role real organizational impact. Position – how you’ll contribute Taking technical ownership of the team's solutions and architecture Supporting the team in technical decision-making and problem solving Mentoring engineers and helping them grow their technical skills Working closely with developers through pair programming and collaborative problem solving · Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and engineering standards Collaborating with product, architecture, and business stakeholders Supporting the team in delivering scalable and reliable solutions Contributing to technical improvements and long-term system evolution Qualifications: Expectations – the experience you need 6+ years of commercial experience in Java development Strong experience with Java 17 / 21 Solid knowledge of Spring Boot Basic knowledge of Kotlin Experience designing and developing REST APIs Very good English communication skills (at least C1 level) Availability for the client in the afternoon hours (between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM CET) for ongoing collaboration Openness to provide support in the area of application maintenance and support Willingness to undergo a background check – due to the nature of the project in the tax/finance domain, this is a mandatory part of the process Additional skills – the edge you have Experience with Angular Experience working with Docker-based environments Experience with Spock testing framework Previous experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles Additional Information: Our offer – professional development, personal growth Flexible employment and remote work International projects with leading global clients International business trips Non-corporate atmosphere Language classes Internal & external training Private healthcare and insurance Multisport card Well-being initiatives Position at: Software Mind Poland