Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Focus: Test automation platform architecture and continuous improvement

• Framework: Playwright-based

Description

You will lead the architecture and evolution of a Playwright-based test automation platform and drive continuous improvement across the engineering ecosystem. You’ll architect solutions, mentor engineers, and make strategic decisions about framework design and engineering best practices, including testing strategy, performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect core components of the Playwright-based test automation framework

• Lead platform engineering decisions and establish architectural best practices

• Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical code reviews

• Develop comprehensive testing strategies for complex feature sets

• Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability across the platform

• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and framework issues

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define testability requirements

• Evaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and engineering techniques

• Establish and maintain test data management and infrastructure strategies

• Drive documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering standards

• Manage technical debt and refactor systems for scale and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• 3+ years with Java 17+ and Spring Boot / Spring Framework; 5+ years total software development experience

• Demonstrated ability to architect and lead technical initiatives

• Proven ability to architect and maintain large-scale software systems

• Strong software engineering fundamentals focused on code quality and scalability

• Leadership capability without formal management title

• Initiative to proactively identify and solve problems

• Passion for continuous improvement and staying current with engineering practices

• Collaborative approach across teams

• Ability to balance pragmatism with technical excellence

• Experience advocating for quality and engineering rigor

• Proficiency in Polish and English required

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: work from home with 2 days per week in the office

• Personal training budget up to 7,000 PLN per year; internal/external trainings and LinkedIn Learning access

• Weekly language classes (English/Spanish/German)

• Subsidized lunch card

• Free private medical insurance

• Attractive life insurance

• Co-financed Multisport card

• Volunteer day (16 hours per year)

• Up to 30 days of vacation per year

• Up to 1,000 PLN/year to match NGO donations

• Employee Assistance Program with psychological support

• Annual salary reviews

• Referral bonus (4k–20k PLN depending on role/process)

• Inclusive work environment and cross-cultural team; English internal communication

• Nice office locations with snacks/drinks; company events