Solution Architect (Java + Cloud) / Team Lead/Presales

We're looking for someone who blends the skills of a Solution Architect, Presales Consultant, and Team Lead- all in one role.

If you're deeply at home in the Java ecosystem and cloud environments, know how to hold a meaningful conversation with a client, ask the right business and technical questions, put together solid estimations, and translate client needs into coherent solution architecture, we'd love to talk.

Leading and growing a team will also be a key part of what you do here.

Who we are: 

We are the company (part of DevelopX group), engineering consultancy providing software development and consultancy. Our primary expertise is systems architecture and full stack development – from defining project requirements, to designing, building, and deploying software applications for web, backend, enterprise and mobile. We are crazy about technology, serious about people. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead presales activities and join client meetings as a trusted technical partner and advisor.

• Analyze client needs by asking sharp, probing questions that uncover business goals, constraints, and non-functional requirements.

• Design solution architectures built on a Java backend stack and cloud services.

• Develop solution concepts, high-level architectural designs, and technology recommendations- and contribute to proposals and presentations.

• Deliver presentations, workshops, and demos to clients and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and engineering teams to shape proposals that are both compelling and technically feasible.

• Create effort estimations, define scope, and identify costs and risks for proposed solutions.

• Support RFI/RFP responses and contribute to the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.

• Act as a Team Lead- organizing team workflow, mentoring members, supporting their growth, and ensuring the quality of delivered solutions.

• Establish architectural best practices and team-wide working standards.

• Conduct technical interviews as part of the hiring process.

You will be the best fit if you have: 

• Several years of hands-on experience in a role such as Solution Architect, Lead Developer, Technical Architect, Presales Architect, or similar.

• Strong command of Java and proven experience designing modern, distributed systems.

• Practical experience working with cloud platforms- AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Broad architectural knowledge spanning system integration, APIs, microservices, monolithic and hybrid architectures, security, scalability, reliability, and cloud-native approaches.

• Experience leading client conversations, discovery workshops, and solution presentations for both technical and business audiences.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A natural ability to ask the right questions, listen actively, and translate client needs into clear, actionable technology recommendations.

• Experience preparing effort estimations, project scopes, assumptions, and risk assessments.

• Leadership experience: managing a team, mentoring, delegating effectively, and supporting the professional growth of specialists.

• The ability to connect the dots between business, sales, and technology perspectives.

• Fluency in both Polish and English- written and spoken.

Nice to have:

• Experience preparing and facilitating architectural workshops.

• Familiarity with architectural tools, standards, and solution modeling practices.

• Background in a consulting, software house, or systems integrator environment.

• Cloud or architecture certifications.

• Experience with proposal preparation for enterprise clients or involvement in tender/RFP processes.

What we offer:

• Remote work or working from our Bialystok, Warsaw, Rzeszow offices. It's up to you! 

• Great working conditions and best equipment. 

• Private, comprehensive medical cover. 

• Physical and psychological care with Multisport Card and Mindgram application. 

• Real influence over the direction of solution development, proposals, and architectural standards.

• The opportunity to blend technical, advisory, and leadership responsibilities in one role.

• Collaboration with clients on complex Java and cloud-based projects.

• The space to build and grow a team, and to mentor specialists along the way.

• A high degree of autonomy, a true partnership culture, and a genuine say in technology decisions and the evolution of the company's service offerings.

• And most important...You'll work with experienced, committed people who will appreciate you, your skills and knowledge and give you support when you need it.