Lead Java Developer

• 7+ years of commercial experience in Java development, including experience in a technical leadership role,
• strong hands-on experience with Java 17+,
• solid knowledge of Spring Boot, Hibernate, and SQL,
• experience designing and developing microservices and RESTful APIs,
• practical experience with TDD, BDD, and automated testing,
• strong understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices,
• experience working in Agile environments and within a DevOps culture,
• practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery,
• ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and mentor development teams,
• excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills,
• good command of English (min. B2).
• Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.

Nice to have:

• experience with AWS cloud services,
• familiarity with JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver, or similar testing frameworks,
• knowledge of XML and JSON,
• experience working with Unix/Linux and shell scripting,
• experience with large-scale databases,
• familiarity with Git, Maven, Jenkins, Tomcat, and Apache,
• basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work,
• experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work,
  
• interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.

Who We Are

While Xebia is a global tech company, our journey in CEE started with two Polish companies – PGS Software, known for world-class cloud and software solutions, and GetInData, a pioneer in Big Data. Today, we’re a team of 1,000+ experts delivering top-notch work across cloud, data, and software. And we’re just getting started.

What We Do

We work on projects that matter – and that make a difference. From fintech and e-commerce to aviation, logistics, media, and fashion, we help our clients build scalable platforms, data and AI solutions, and cutting-edge applications to shape the future of tech. Our clients include McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more.

We value smart tech, real ownership, and continuous growth. We use modern, open-source stacks, and we’re proud to be trusted partners of Databricks, dbt, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, and AWS. Fun fact: we were the first AWS Premier Partner in Poland!

Beyond Projects

What makes Xebia special? Our community. We support tech communities, organize meetups (Software Talks, Data Tech Talks), and have a culture that actively support your growth via Guilds, Labs, and personal development budgets — for both tech and soft skills. It’s not just a job. It’s a place to grow.

What sets us apart? 

Our mindset. Our vibe. Our people. And while that’s hard to capture in text – come visit us and see for yourself.

,[leading the technical delivery of new features from design through implementation and production,, collaborating with architects to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with the overall technical strategy,, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend applications using Java and Spring Boot,, driving improvements to platform architecture, engineering practices, and development standards,, monitoring, maintaining, and continuously improving production services,, participating in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, and deployment,, mentoring and supporting other developers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical guidance,, contributing to architectural discussions and promoting technical excellence across the engineering team.] Requirements: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL, TDD, DDD, AI, DevOps, AWS, JUnit, Cucumber, XML, JSON Additionally: Training budget, Private healthcare, Multisport, Integration events, International projects, Mental health support, Referral program, Modern office, Canteen, Free snacks, Free beverages, Free tea and coffee, No dress code, Playroom, In-house trainings, In-house hack days, Normal atmosphere :).