Senior Java Engineer / Tech Lead

• 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
• 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
• What we offer
• B2B contract
• rate: 150-190 PLN + VAT / h
• 100% remote work
• long-term cooperation
• projects with high technical complexity and real business impact
• opportunity to work with experienced engineers and technology leaders
• influence on technical decisions and engineering direction