IT Tech Lead

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About the project

Your responsibilities

• Implement and customize Guidewire core insurance system, working with alternative JVM language.
• Lead the design of IT solutions, taking into account architecture and its constraints.
• Serve as a reliable advisor and “sparring partner” for our clients.
• Independently lead a project team, ensuring the timely completion of tasks and maintaining high standards.
• Monitor compliance with project scope, spread good practices, and share knowledge across teams.
• Create well-structured technical documentation (e.g., using BPMN, UML).
• Work directly with our clients as an active member of an agile project team.
• Build strong and long-lasting relationships with clients.

Our requirements

• At least 4 years of commercial experience as a software developer, using Java/Gosu.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership role, such as a Tech Lead or Architect.
• A fluency in English (at least B2/C1 level) is a must.
• Solid hands-on experience with systems integration or in the insurance domain.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and clean code principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bridge business requirements with technical solutions and effectively facilitate workshops.
• Experience in estimating effort on various levels and identifying potential risks.
• Any of the following: Web services (REST/SOAP), Microservices, JMS knowledge, Spring, or any similar hands-on experience.
• Readiness to travel regularly (depending on the project, we work partially from the client side).
• Ability to work in the European Union.

Optional

• Experience from a consulting company.
• A desire to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
• A proactive approach to self-development.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid home-office model (2-3 times per week in the office) as work-life balance is crucial at Sollers.
• A chance to be promoted twice a year and a clearly defined career path with salary forecast.
• Opportunities for growth with a training budget that you can use for courses and conferences. We also provide access to an online training platform and co-fund language classes.
• An internal coach to guide you through the onboarding, further training and career opportunities, plus a budget to be used for your lunches together.
• A chance to #domore for the planet and the community as part of Sollers Change Makers – our volunteering program.
• Lots of teambuilding activities, trips, hobby groups and cultural events to create a company powered by teamwork.
• Probably all the benefits you can think of!

Benefits