Software Development Team Lead

FreeBalance; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeBalance in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Software Development Team Lead to oversee backend engineering for the FreeBalance Accountability Suite. You will guide architecture, implementation, and delivery of scalable Java/Spring/Hibernate solutions in a government-focused ERP context.

You will mentor engineers, drive coding standards, collaborate with analysts and QA, and align technical plans with product strategy while maintaining strong performance and security across the platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in Java design and development for enterprise-scale web-based applications.
• At least 2 years in a technical leadership, team lead, or mentorship role.
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or Tech Lead with deep knowledge of web-based applications.
• University degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of backend solutions in Java/Spring/Hibernate.
• Define architectural direction and coding standards for the product suite.
• Mentor and coach software developers and oversee sprint planning.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to define robust API contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and quality assurance.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

Architecture

Team Leadership

REST APIs

Code Reviews

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Job description

About FreeBalance

FreeBalance is a purpose-led global technology company empowering governments to achieve transparent, accountable, and effective public financial management through its proprietary FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, a comprehensive Government Resource Planning (GRP) solution designed exclusively for the public sector.

About FreeBalance

FreeBalance is a purpose-led global technology company empowering governments to achieve transparent, accountable, and effective public financial management through its proprietary FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, a comprehensive Government Resource Planning (GRP) solution designed exclusively for the public sector. With over 40 years of experience supporting governments worldwide, FreeBalance drives digital transformation across the entire budget cycle—from policy-based budgeting and accounting to human resource management, performance measurement, treasury, and revenue management—all within a scalable, unified platform that supports fiscal transparency, citizen engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

As a Software Development Team Lead, you will lead a collaborative product development team responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performing back-end solutions and e-services across the FreeBalance Accountability Suite™. You will play a key role in shaping the architectural direction of our applications, ensuring that complex government business processes are translated into secure, efficient, and reliable digital solutions.

Position Summary

As a Software Development Team Lead, you will serve as both a technical and team leader responsible for the architecture, design, development, and optimization of enterprise-scale web-based application solutions. You will guide a high-performing engineering team, manage sprint planning and milestones, and work closely with Functional Analysts, QA, and Front-End Developers to deliver stable and highly responsive applications.

This role requires deep expertise in Java, Spring, Hibernate, and enterprise ERP product architectures. You will lead technical planning, architectural development, and modifications to application specifications, ensuring compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies to maintain a unified product ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines expert-level back-end engineering skills with a passion for leadership, team mentorship, and continuous innovation. You will establish coding standards, drive engineering excellence, and contribute directly to the strategic evolution of FreeBalance's product platform.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of full life-cycle development of the project including requirements analysis, software design, software implementation, testing, deployment, training and user guide preparation;
• Employ best practices and a standardized IT methodology during the Analysis, Requirements and Detail Design phases;
• Execute and lead the preparation of all required technical documents, reports, plans and outputs as required by our customers;
• Design & develop IT Software (covering integrated process, applications, data, infrastructure, security & other technologies) to resolve business requirements;
• Responsible for technical planning, architectural development & modifications to specifications of all the application;
• Maintain the software application designs applicability and congruence to the business requirements;
• Assess the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies;
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Back-End Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, scalable, and secure software solutions (covering integrated processes, applications, data, infrastructure, and security) using Java, Spring, and Hibernate.
• Lead the implementation of architecture decisions, coding standards, and technical design approaches for portal and e-services.
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance, scalability, data integrity, and enterprise-grade security.
• Responsible for technical planning, architectural development, and ongoing modifications to core application specifications.
• Maintain the software application designs’ applicability and congruence to changing business and technical requirements.

Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting engineering excellence.
• Manage sprint planning, resource allocation, and project timelines, coordinating closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide technical guidance, and champion continuous knowledge sharing within the team.
• Evaluate emerging standards, tools, and technologies to improve development efficiency, maintainability, and system reliability.

Application Integration & Data Management

• Oversee the design and implementation of RESTful APIs, web services, and integrations with database systems.
• Assess the compatibility and integration of proposed services to ensure a cohesive architecture across interdependent technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to define robust API contracts and ensure seamless full-stack application functionality.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Functional Analysts, QA, and Front-End teams to deliver core product enhancements and new functionality.
• Execute, delegate, and sign off on technical documents, reports, plans, and outputs required by customers.
• Communicate complex architectural and technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to back-end frameworks, internal development processes, and engineering methodologies.
• Drive quality assurance practices, automated testing adoption, and performance profiling across the development lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on system maintainability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Education & Experience

Team Lead Experience & Qualifications (Required)

• University graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related computing technology discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Java design and development for enterprise-scale web-based applications.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or formal software engineering mentorship role.
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or Tech Lead with deep knowledge of complex, scalable, web-based applications.