Lead Java Engineer

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, it employs around 150 professionals delivering a full range of services including specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing, HR consulting, employer branding, and market research. The company combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector.

• At least 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership or Lead Developer role.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (Java 17+ is highly preferred).
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Advanced, hands-on experience in software testing, specifically in designing and implementing automation frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot and a working understanding of RESTful microservices and APIs.
• Experience with database technologies and SQL (Oracle preferred).

Nice to have:

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Previous experience working within or closely with a QA team.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.
• Lead the design and development of robust backend services and microservices using Java 8/11/17.
• Drive the team’s approach to automated testing, promoting best practices and implementing frameworks to optimize delivery and reduce costs.
• Reduce system complexity by migrating to modern integration patterns, including APIs, Kafka, and microservices.
• Oversee the enhancement of Straight-Through-Processing (STP) capabilities to ensure seamless financial operations.