IT Tech Lead/IT Designer with German

About the role. You will: • 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. About the skills and tools. You will use: • Java or Gosu • Git, Jenkins, and similar • IntelliJ • SOAP, REST • Apex • Oracle, MSSQL, H2 …and more depending on the project About the requirements. You need: • 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 and German (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.   About the wishes. Nice to haves: • Experience from a consulting company. • A desire to mentor and support less experienced colleagues. • A proactive approach to self-development. * The final salary offer may fall outside the given brackets depending on your education, experience, and location.