Ciklum  is looking for an  Expert Java Developer  to join our team full-time in  Krakow . We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As an Expert Java Developer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Join a leading global technology center, dedicated to providing specialized services and driving innovation in the banking industry. You will play a critical role in defining and executing our technology strategy, driving innovation, and overseeing the development and delivery of cutting-edge solutions. You will be responsible for leading a diverse team of technologists and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring the successful implementation of projects across the organization. This position features a hybrid work model that seamlessly integrates remote flexibility with a minimum of two days per week at our Krakow office, providing the opportunity for potential relocation to Krakow. Responsibilities: Collaborate on shaping the Engineering Strategy for our department, focusing on areas like Cloud, API, SRE, and Digital Platform Uphold high standards of code quality and data integrity, encourage best practices, and support continuous improvement efforts Offer specialized technical expertise, advocating for DevOps and Agile methodologies Drive initiatives to enhance the productivity of our engineering team Assist in identifying and resolving incidents related to our IT services Ensure the reliability and sustainability of our services, meeting recovery time objectives for all software solutions Make recommendations about tools, technologies, and relevant areas such as cybersecurity and regulatory requirements Provide training and development opportunities as needed for team members Requirements: A minimum of 10 years of IT experience, with a strong foundation in Java and proficiency in Cloud technologies like AWS Proficiency in Java and web-based technologies such as JavaScript frameworks, HTML5, and CSS Experience working with Web Services, including REST and SOAP, along with knowledge of XML, JSON, and Swagger Skills and expertise in API Architecture and Engineering, with a deep understanding of technologies like REST, API Gateways, and Management Platforms within a Cloud-native environment Expertise in using Spring Boot for designing and building APIs Ability to make informed technical decisions and stay updated on advancements in relevant technologies Strong understanding of SDLC, with the ability to champion Agile and DevOps practices to advance organizational maturity Personal skills: Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide engineering teams towards achieving team and department goals and objectives Strong ability to manage and collaborate with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business goals Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English, both spoken and written Adept at engaging and guiding diverse engineering teams Accountability for the own scope of work and capability to assess tasks of less experienced colleagues Skilled in constructive feedback providing Eager to learn and grow: curios, keen to constant self-development Constantly improving own mastership Proactive in efforts to deliver results according to the expectations Ability to express ideas, thoughts, and questions simply, concisely and in a structured way What's in it for you? Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, life insurance and Multisport card Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just dont miss your regular team stand-up Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events About us: Join a well-established company and a strong team of professionals.  Seize the perks of global opportunities, local approach and start-up spirit.  Boost your skills with modern stacks and industry-leading clients! Enjoy what you do, do what you enjoy!  Be bold, not bored! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.