(Cybersecurity) Senior Tech Lead (Full Stack)

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, they employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services including specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing, HR consulting, employer branding, and market research. Their division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. They act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, connecting exceptional people with the right opportunities and helping organisations build successful teams.

• Strong commercial experience in Python development with frameworks such as FastAPI (preferred), Flask, or Django.
• Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices, and third-party integrations.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and automated testing.
• Good knowledge of Linux administration and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Git and branching strategies.
• Strong SQL skills including writing complex queries.
• Experience leading technical delivery, architectural decisions, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Practical experience developing AI-powered applications (LLM-based solutions, ML/NLP integrations, AI workflows).
• Experience using AI coding assistants in professional development environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international team.

Nice to have:

• Experience in cybersecurity engineering (vulnerability scanning, SAST/DAST, penetration testing concepts, threat detection).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Terraform, Prometheus, or service mesh technologies.
• Frontend development experience, particularly with React.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Lead the technical design and delivery of software solutions in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.
• Provide technical guidance, support architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members.
• Contribute hands-on to Python development for backend services, integrations, and automation.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices, REST APIs, and data processing pipelines.
• Build and integrate cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanning and automated security assessments.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, automated testing, security, monitoring, and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting, incident resolution, and continuous improvement of production services.
• Develop AI-enabled solutions using LLMs, ML/NLP services, or other AI technologies for automation and decision-making.
• Promote responsible use of AI coding assistants and establish best practices for AI-assisted development.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.