Tech Lead Frontend Engineer

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 185,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Kraków client office

Medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life/6

Online training & certifications

Access to e-learning platform

Social events

Job summary

GFT Poland seeks a Tech Lead Frontend Engineer to guide frontend architecture and delivery in Kraków, hybrid work. You will drive modern full‑stack solutions using React, Node.js and TypeScript, apply AI-assisted practices, and ensure robust SDLC adherence. Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders is essential.

The role emphasizes enterprise-grade environments, strong communication, and delivering scalable, high‑quality software for financial services platforms.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with React, Node.js and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern full stack applications using React, Node.js and TypeScript.
• Drive application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement automated testing using Cypress.
• Promote best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Support data integration and process automation initiatives.
• Work closely with global technology teams across multiple domains.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery efficiency and quality.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.

Skills

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Cypress

AI-assisted development

SDLC

Communication

Stakeholder management

Enterprise environments

Tools

Cypress

AI-assisted tools

Job description

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Tech Lead Frontend Engineer

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place: Hybrid

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 16600-25500 PLN gross

What will you do?

You will work on large-scale financial services platforms supporting investment banking operations, contributing to digital transformation, process automation, data integration, and application modernization initiatives. You will collaborate closely with business and technology teams to deliver scalable solutions while leveraging modern engineering practices and AI-assisted software development.

• Design and develop modern full stack applications using React, Node.js and TypeScript
• Drive application modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Implement automated testing using Cypress
• Promote best practices across the software development lifecycle
• Support data integration and process automation initiatives
• Work closely with global technology teams across multiple domains
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery efficiency and quality
• 15+ years of experience with React, Node.js and TypeScript
• Strong experience with Cypress
• Experience with AI-assisted software development
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices and SDLC
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments

Nice to have

• Experience in Client Lifecycle domain

We offer

• Hybrid work in our client's office (Kraków) 3 days a week
• Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
• Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
• Online training and certifications
• Access to e-learning platform
• Social events

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?

• A culture of top performance
• Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
• 1200 skilled & top-class experts
• 77% of the team are regular/senior
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ambitious projects, trainings and tools you need to flourish
• Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers