Principal Full-Stack Architect - Java & Angular Leader

Grid Dynamics; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sports benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Well-equipped office

Job summary

Grid Dynamics is seeking a Principal Full-Stack Developer (Java/Angular) in Kraków to lead complex frontend and full-stack initiatives, shaping architecture and strategy. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact software solutions.

As a Staff-level engineer, you will guide technical direction, oversee project delivery, and contribute to AI-powered features using Claude, AI Agents, and Copilot while ensuring scalable,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with Java and Angular (v12+)
• Solid experience with AI tools and integrations (Claude, AI Agents, Copilot)
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and backend architectural patterns
• Understanding of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and NoSQL databases
• Proven ability to lead teams and projects from architecture to deployment
• Familiarity with REST APIs, OAuth2, and web security best practices
• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for full-stack initiatives across backend (Java) and frontend (Angular)
• Architect and implement AI solutions for critical business cases
• Lead feature development with cross-functional teams ensuring timely delivery
• Conduct code reviews and performance analyses, enforce coding standards
• Contribute to system architecture decisions for long-term maintainability
• Mentor mid- and senior-level developers and support team growth
• Lead stakeholder communication up to director level
• Support internal tech talks and knowledge sharing, including presentations
• Contribute to client upsell strategies by aligning tech direction with business goals
• Conduct technical interviews up to senior levels (T4)

Tools

Java

Angular

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Docker

Git

CI/CD

NoSQL

Job description

Grid Dynamics is seeking a Principal Full-Stack Developer (Java/Angular) in Kraków to lead complex frontend and full-stack initiatives, shaping architecture and strategy. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact software solutions.

As a Staff-level engineer, you will guide technical direction, oversee project delivery, and contribute to AI-powered features using Claude, AI Agents, and Copilot while ensuring scalable,