Senior Java Developer

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Full Stack Developer role focused on developing and supporting a global platform within a distributed engineering environment. The position combines backend and frontend development with DevOps and production support responsibilities. It involves ownership of application enhancements, incident resolution, and end‑to‑end service stability. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java 21, Strong experience with Spring Boot 3.x, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with REST APIs and JSON, Frontend development experience with React JS, Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Experience with messaging systems (MQ or Solace), Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Working knowledge of Redis, Understanding of application security principles, Experience with observability tools, Experience with DevOps tools, Ability to work in DevOps model across development and support, Experience in production support and incident resolution 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, Microservices, REST, JSON, React, PostgreSQL, MQ, Solace, Kubernetes, Redis, Grafana, Splunk, Logstash, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Zipkin, Jenkins, Ansible 🏢 Description: Senior Java Full Stack Developer 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid: 2 days in the office , 3 days remote) 📄 B2B Contract: 190 – 230 PLN / hour We are looking for a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to join the Global HMS engineering team within Markets & Securities Services IT. In this role, you will contribute to the development and support of a key global platform, working closely with business stakeholders and distributed engineering teams. You will take ownership of application enhancements, production stability, and end‑to‑end support activities, ensuring high service quality and timely delivery. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on development with operational responsibility, thrives in a global environment, and is comfortable working across backend, frontend, DevOps, and support streams. Key Responsibilities: Deliver application enhancements and provide day‑to‑day support within a global engineering setup. Collaborate with business stakeholders to plan and execute deliveries, ensuring milestones are met. Lead and resolve critical production incidents, driving fixes through to completion. Own end‑to‑end production support: handling tickets, queries, and operational requests. Diagnose and resolve application issues to maintain performance, reliability, and usability. Create and maintain technical documentation, best‑practice guidelines, and process artefacts. Act as an SME for service functionality, constraints, and operational considerations. Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies during agile delivery. Continuously develop skills through training, certifications, and hands‑on learning. Requirements: Strong experience with Java 21 , Spring Boot 3.x , microservices , REST APIs , JSON . Frontend experience with React JS . Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and messaging technologies ( MQ/Solace ). Working knowledge of Kubernetes , Redis , and application security principles. Exposure to observability and DevOps tooling: Grafana , Splunk , Logstash , Prometheus , OpenTelemetry , Zipkin , Jenkins , Ansible . Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams. High responsiveness and ownership mindset, especially in production support contexts. Ability to produce clear, concise documentation and technical deliverables. Comfortable working in a DevOps model, contributing across analysis, testing, and support. Nice to Have: Basic Python , Activiti (workflow engine), JMock/Mockito , shell scripting. Experience with Selenium or Serenity . Background in workflow‑based applications. What We Offer: Long‑term cooperation in a global engineering environment. Real influence on service quality, operational stability, and delivery processes. Work in a multicultural, distributed team. Private medical care (LuxMed) and Multisport card. Hybrid model: 2 days per week in the Kraków office . Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on designing and building scalable Java-based microservices and REST APIs for a global payments platform. The position involves modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native architectures and improving reliability and performance in a Kubernetes environment. You will work on high-scale international payment solutions within a hybrid setup in Kraków. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java 11+, Experience building microservices, Experience developing REST APIs, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases, Experience with Git, Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, Understanding of DevOps practices 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, Kubernetes, SQL, Oracle, Git, Linux, Unix, REST, Microservices, CI/CD, React 🏢 Description: Senior Software Engineer (Backend) – Java 📍 Kraków | Hybrid (2x day per week from the office) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join a global technology team working on a large-scale payments platform that enables businesses and customers worldwide to move funds quickly and securely across markets. The platform supports international transfers, supplier payments, payroll processing, and payments to authorities across multiple channels. You will contribute to building modern, scalable systems used globally. What you will be doing • Design, develop and maintain backend services and microservices in Java • Build scalable REST APIs supporting a global payments platform • Contribute to the migration from legacy systems to a modern microservices architecture • Work with Kubernetes-based platforms and cloud-native environments • Improve system reliability, performance and Straight‑Through‑Processing (STP) capabilities • Collaborate with international engineering teams, DevOps and product stakeholders • Contribute to test automation and modern CI/CD practices What we are looking for • Strong experience with Java (11+) , ideally Java 17+ • Experience building microservices and REST APIs • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes • Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle is a plus) • Experience with Git and modern development workflows • Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments • Understanding of DevOps ways of working Nice to have: • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot • Experience with React or modern frontend technologies • Familiarity with application monitoring / observability tools What we offer • Opportunity to work on a global, high-scale payments platform • Collaboration with international engineering teams • Modern technology stack and cloud-native environment • Hybrid work model in Kraków Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on designing, building, and supporting scalable applications in the financial domain within a small Agile team. The position covers the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support. It emphasizes microservices and event-driven architecture with strong engineering standards and ownership. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience, Strong knowledge of Java, Strong knowledge of Python, Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Understanding of SOLID principles, Knowledge of Clean Code practices, Experience with DDD and BDD, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience with PostgreSQL, Experience with MongoDB, Familiarity with microservices architecture, Experience with event-driven or streaming systems 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Spring, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microservices, EventDriven, SOLID, CleanCode, DDD, BDD 🏢 Description: Senior Software Engineer 📍 Kraków, Poland (hybrid – min. 2 days/week in the office) 🕒 Full-time | B2B 190-230PLN netto/h About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a global technology team delivering innovative digital solutions in the financial domain. In this role, you will work closely with a Development Manager and a small, cross-functional team to build and maintain scalable applications. You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle – from analysis and design to deployment and production support. This is a hands-on role in a collaborative environment where teams take full ownership: “you build it, you support it.” Your Responsibilities Work in a small Agile team (4–6 people) with a dedicated Product Owner Translate business requirements into user stories and deliver them iteratively to production Design and implement high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with technical standards Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle, including testing and production support Identify and manage technical debt, balancing it with new feature development Collaborate closely with team members through pairing and knowledge sharing Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation Required Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience Strong knowledge of Java and Python Hands-on experience with Spring Framework Solid understanding of software engineering principles ( SOLID, Clean Code, DDD, BDD ) Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Familiarity with microservices architecture Experience with event-driven systems / streaming technologies Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) Ability to collaborate, mentor, and support other engineers Nice to Have Experience with JavaScript (Vue.js) Background in AI / Machine Learning / NLP / Data Science Knowledge of: Prompt Engineering LangChain / LangGraph Clean Architecture What You Can Expect Work in a globally distributed engineering organization Small, self-organizing teams with strong ownership Continuous delivery approach (no traditional sprints – focus on flow and frequent releases) Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-driven solutions Exposure to modern technologies and experimentation with new tools A collaborative culture where learning, pairing, and knowledge sharing are encouraged Benefits: Multisport Card and Luxmed Who We’re Looking For We value engineers who: Are curious, adaptable, and open to experimentation Enjoy solving complex problems with technology Take ownership and responsibility for their work Are comfortable stepping outside their specialization when needed See failure as a learning opportunity Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

🏢 Summary: B2B opportunity for a Kotlin/Java Developer to build and enhance an internal engineering platform for a large financial services organization. The role focuses on developing modern web applications and APIs within a microservices architecture in an Agile, CI/CD-driven environment. It involves backend development, selected UI work, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin or Java, Hands-on experience in at least two: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/JavaScript, Understanding of microservices architecture, Experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ability to work in Agile and CI/CD environment, English proficiency at B2+ level 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Java, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Microservices, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, AIX, WAS, CI/CD 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 6 days per month in the office)📄 B2B Contract: 180 - 230 PLN / hour We are looking for a Kotlin / Java Developer to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team is building an internal engineering platform that supports development teams in managing software development standards, quality controls and compliance across the organization. This role involves working on modern web applications and APIs built with Kotlin and Java, based on a microservices architecture. The scope of responsibilities will be adjusted to the candidate’s experience and technical profile. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with developers, testers and business stakeholders to build and operate internal products. Design, develop and implement backend features and selected UI components according to backlog priorities. Build and maintain APIs and microservices that address real business and engineering challenges. Work closely with the wider engineering team to design and deliver new features. Proactively engage with internal users to resolve issues and respond to feature requests. Contribute within an Agile, CI/CD-driven environment enabling frequent and stable releases. Participate in code reviews and support quality through testing, including automated test scripts. Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin, or Java with a strong willingness to learn Kotlin. Hands-on experience in at least 2 of the following areas: API development, SQL / databases, HTML / JavaScript. Experience working with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket. Solid understanding of microservices architecture. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and collaboration skills. English proficiency at B2+ level. Nice to Have: Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline design. Knowledge of test automation practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Background in system administration (Linux / AIX / WAS). What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project. Exposure to modern technologies and microservices-based architectures. Real influence on the development of internal engineering platforms. Access to internal trainings, workshops and technical knowledge-sharing sessions. Private medical care (LuxMed) & Multisport card. Collaboration with experienced, international engineering teams. Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

🏢 Summary: Lead Software Engineer (Java) role focused on developing and modernizing a large-scale international payment platform in a financial services environment. The position combines hands-on development with technical leadership, emphasizing microservices, API-first architecture, and DevOps practices. The engineer will design, build, and optimize high-performance systems supporting global payment operations. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 10 years of professional IT experience, Strong knowledge of Java 11+ (Java 17+ preferred), Experience with Spring and Spring Boot, Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred), Experience designing REST APIs, Experience with microservice architectures, Experience working in DevOps teams, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Git 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, SQL, Oracle, REST, Microservices, Kubernetes, Git, React, JavaScript, DevOps 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) 📄 B2B: 200–250 PLN / h 🏦 Industry: Financial Services / Payments We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Java) to work on an international payment platform used in a large-scale enterprise environment. The system supports a variety of financial transfers and payment operations across multiple regions. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on development, including mentoring a development team and designing modern software solutions. You will work in an Agile environment with a focus on microservices, API-first architecture, and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team. Design, develop, and maintain applications and microservices (backend and frontend). Work with Java 11/17/21 and frontend technologies such as React. Modernize existing systems and migrate to API/microservice-based architectures. Implement and improve automated testing frameworks. Enhance efficiency and automation of processing workflows (STP). Collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders. Requirements: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in IT. Strong knowledge of Java 11+ (Java 17+ preferred). Experience with Spring / Spring Boot. Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (Oracle preferred). Experience designing REST APIs and microservice architectures. Experience working in DevOps teams. Nice to have: Knowledge of JavaScript / React (preferred). Experience with Kubernetes and Git (required). What We Offer: Work on a long-term, international project with high scale and complexity. Real impact on architecture, standards, and best practices. Luxmed healthcare package and Multisport card. Mature engineering environment focused on quality and automation. Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

🏢 Summary: Full-time/B2B role for an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain microservices in a financial sector project. The position focuses on building high-quality backend solutions using modern Java and DevOps practices, with strong emphasis on TDD, CI, and system reliability. Hybrid work model with responsibility for both development and platform support. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years commercial experience in Java backend development, Experience designing and developing microservices, Proficiency in Java 17/21 and Spring Boot, Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Experience setting up and maintaining DevSecOps pipelines, Minimum 3 years working in Agile and/or DevOps teams, Experience with TDD using JUnit, Experience writing integration, regression, and Cucumber tests, Experience working with CI pipelines, Experience in incident resolution and system monitoring 📃 Skills: Java, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, Microservices, DevSecOps, JUnit, Cucumber, CI, TDD, Agile, DevOps, TypeScript, Angular, HTML5 🏢 Description: For our Client we are looking for an experienced Java Developer who will be responsible for both the development and maintenance of the microservices. 📍 Location : Kraków, hybrid work model – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote 🕒 Cooperation model: [Full-time / B2B] 📍 Project for our Client from the financial sector Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle Adopt DevOps and Agile principles Ensure test-driven development and close collaboration with QA team members Focus on improving the development team velocity and quality Mentor and work with junior members of the team Support the platform: incident resolution, monitoring, problem management Develop automated tooling to improve support functions Requirements: 5+ years of commercial experience in backend development (Java) Designing and developing microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and DevSecOps pipeline set up / maintenance Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies and business domain 3+ years working in an Agile and/or DevOps team Excellent communication skills Use TDD with JUnit for unit tests, add integration and regression tests, and write simple Cucumber scenarios for end‑to‑end acceptance, all run in CI. Proven track record of working on significant projects from conception to completion, Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions, Should be able to provide innovative solutions to complex business problems Fluent English Experience in TypeScript, Angular, HTML 5 - nice to have Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed) Multisport card Collaborative team culture and modern tech stack Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

🏢 Summary: Full-time Java Developer role for a financial sector project, focused on building and maintaining backend services and APIs using modern Java technologies in a hybrid work model. The position involves cloud deployment on GCP, database optimization, and collaboration on CI/CD pipelines. The role requires hands-on experience with microservices architecture and cloud-based environments. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of commercial experience as Java Developer, Experience with Java 17, Proficiency in Spring Boot, Experience in building microservices, Experience in developing RESTful APIs, Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Experience with Jenkins, Proficiency with Git, Understanding of SDLC, Experience working in Agile environment, Fluent English 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, GCP, Jenkins, Git, REST, Microservices, SQL, CI/CD, Agile 🏢 Description: Java Developer For our Client we are looking for an experienced Java Developer. 📍 Location : Kraków, hybrid work model – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote 🕒 Cooperation model: [Full-time / B2B] 📍 Project for our Client from the financial sector Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java 17 and Spring Boot Implement and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Utilize Git for version control and collaborate with team members on code reviews and branching strategies Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through best practices and testing Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Requirements: 3+ years of commercial experience in similar position Experience with Java 17 and object-oriented programming principle Proficiency in building microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL for database design, queries, and optimization Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Fluent English Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed) Multisport card Collaborative team culture and modern tech stack Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

🏢 Summary: FullStack Software Engineer role in a global payments platform project within the financial sector, focused on developing and modernizing backend and frontend components in a microservices architecture. The position involves migrating legacy systems to modern solutions and delivering scalable, high-performance services in an Agile/DevOps environment. Work includes building APIs, enhancing automation, and improving system reliability and performance. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java 11+ (preferably 17+), Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Git and version control workflows, Proficiency in Unix/Linux and CLI tools, Solid knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases, Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices, Frontend experience with JavaScript and React, Experience working in Agile/DevOps environment, English proficiency at B2+ level 📃 Skills: Java, React, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Git, Linux, Unix, SQL, Oracle, REST, Microservices, CI/CD 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) 📄 B2B Contract: 180 - 200 PLN / hour We are looking for a FullStack Software Engineer to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team is working on a global payments platform that enables fast and secure fund transfers across multiple channels, including supplier payments, salaries, tax processing, and international transactions. This role focuses on developing and modernizing both backend and frontend components of the platform, contributing to the transition from legacy systems to a modern microservices-based architecture. You will work in an Agile, DevOps-driven environment, supporting scalable and high-performance solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend and frontend applications using Java (11/17/21) and React Build and support APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture Participate in modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems (e.g. mainframe, WebSphere) to microservices-based solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver new features Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability Contribute to automation initiatives, including test automation and CI/CD improvements Increase Straight-Through-Processing (STP) capabilities of services Work in an Agile / DevOps environment with a focus on continuous delivery Requirements: Strong experience with Java (11+), ideally Java 17+ Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Experience with Git and version control workflows Good command of Unix/Linux environments and CLI tools Solid understanding of SQL and databases (Oracle preferred) Experience in building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices Frontend knowledge (JavaScript / React preferable) Experience working in Agile / DevOps teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication skills and English proficiency (B2+) What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project Opportunity to work on modernizing large-scale payment systems Real impact on system transformation and engineering practices Private medical care (LuxMed) & Multisport card Collaboration with experienced, international engineering teams Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

🏢 Summary: B2B opportunity for a Kotlin/Java Developer to build and enhance an internal engineering platform for a large financial organization. The role focuses on developing backend services, APIs and selected UI components within a microservices architecture, working in an Agile, CI/CD-driven environment. You will contribute to modern web applications supporting software standards, quality and compliance across the organization. 🗂️ Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin or Java, Experience in at least two areas: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/JavaScript, Experience with Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket, Understanding of microservices architecture 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Java, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, API, Microservices, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CICD, AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, AIX, WAS 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 6 days per month in the office) 📄 B2B Contract: 180 - 230 PLN / hour We are looking for a Kotlin / Java Developer to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team is building an internal engineering platform that supports development teams in managing software development standards, quality controls and compliance across the organization. This role involves working on modern web applications and APIs built with Kotlin and Java, based on a microservices architecture. The scope of responsibilities will be adjusted to the candidate’s experience and technical profile. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with developers, testers and business stakeholders to build and operate internal products. Design, develop and implement backend features and selected UI components according to backlog priorities. Build and maintain APIs and microservices that address real business and engineering challenges. Work closely with the wider engineering team to design and deliver new features. Proactively engage with internal users to resolve issues and respond to feature requests. Contribute within an Agile, CI/CD-driven environment enabling frequent and stable releases. Participate in code reviews and support quality through testing, including automated test scripts. Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin, or Java with a strong willingness to learn Kotlin. Hands-on experience in at least 2 of the following areas: API development, SQL / databases, HTML / JavaScript. Experience working with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket. Solid understanding of microservices architecture. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and collaboration skills. English proficiency at B2+ level. Nice to Have: Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline design. Knowledge of test automation practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Background in system administration (Linux / AIX / WAS). What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project. Exposure to modern technologies and microservices-based architectures. Real influence on the development of internal engineering platforms. Access to internal trainings, workshops and technical knowledge-sharing sessions. Private medical care (LuxMed) & Multisport card. Collaboration with experienced, international engineering teams. Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

🏢 Summary: B2B role for a Kotlin/Java Developer on an international financial project focused on building an internal engineering platform supporting development standards, quality and compliance. The position involves developing modern web applications and APIs in a microservices architecture, contributing within an Agile and CI/CD-driven environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin or Java and willingness to work with Kotlin, Hands-on experience in at least two areas: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/JavaScript, Experience with Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket, Understanding of microservices architecture, English proficiency at B2+ level 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Java, API, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Microservices, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, AIX, WAS 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 6 days per month in the office) 📄 B2B Contract: 180 - 230 PLN / hour We are looking for a Kotlin / Java Developer to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team is building an internal engineering platform that supports development teams in managing software development standards, quality controls and compliance across the organization. This role involves working on modern web applications and APIs built with Kotlin and Java, based on a microservices architecture. The scope of responsibilities will be adjusted to the candidate’s experience and technical profile. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with developers, testers and business stakeholders to build and operate internal products. Design, develop and implement backend features and selected UI components according to backlog priorities. Build and maintain APIs and microservices that address real business and engineering challenges. Work closely with the wider engineering team to design and deliver new features. Proactively engage with internal users to resolve issues and respond to feature requests. Contribute within an Agile, CI/CD-driven environment enabling frequent and stable releases. Participate in code reviews and support quality through testing, including automated test scripts. Requirements: Commercial experience with Kotlin, or Java with a strong willingness to learn Kotlin. Hands-on experience in at least 2 of the following areas: API development, SQL / databases, HTML / JavaScript. Experience working with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket. Solid understanding of microservices architecture. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and collaboration skills. English proficiency at B2+ level. Nice to Have: Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline design. Knowledge of test automation practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Background in system administration (Linux / AIX / WAS). What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project. Exposure to modern technologies and microservices-based architectures. Real influence on the development of internal engineering platforms. Access to internal trainings, workshops and technical knowledge-sharing sessions. Private medical care (LuxMed) & Multisport card. Collaboration with experienced, international engineering teams. Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland