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, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in IT.
• Strong knowledge of Java 11+ (Java 17+ preferred).
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot.
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (Oracle preferred).
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservice architectures.
• Experience working in DevOps teams.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of JavaScript / React (preferred).

• Experience with Kubernetes and Git (required).

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications and microservices (backend and frontend).
• Work with Java 11/17/21 and frontend technologies such as React.
• Modernize existing systems and migrate to API/microservice-based architectures.
• Implement and improve automated testing frameworks.
• Enhance efficiency and automation of processing workflows (STP).
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders.