April 24, 2026

Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Senior • Hybrid

180 - 220 PLN

Kraków, Poland

Full Stack Engineer / POD Lead – Payments Platform

hybrid work—two days a week from the office in Kraków

 

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer who is ready to take on a POD Lead role, combining hands-on engineering with team leadership. You will work on a global payments platform enabling fast, secure, and scalable money transfers across multiple channels.

This is a backend-heavy fullstack role with real ownership over architecture, delivery, and team coordination.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing, building, and maintaining microservices and applications using Java (11/17/21) and React

  • Leading a distributed development team (including an offshore POD) and ensuring smooth delivery

  • Driving modernization initiatives (moving from legacy systems to APIs and microservices)

  • Improving test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

  • Increasing system efficiency and Straight-Through Processing (STP)

  • Collaborating with stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience with Java (11+) and Spring/Spring Boot

  • Hands-on experience with microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems

  • Solid knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments

  • Strong understanding of SQL databases (Oracle is a plus)

  • Experience with JavaScript and React

  • Background in DevOps-oriented teams and ways of working

  • Experience with application monitoring/observability tools

  • Very strong English skills (daily work with international teams)

Nice to have

  • Experience in payments, fintech, or high-scale transactional systems

  • Exposure to legacy system migration (e.g. mainframe/WebSphere)

  • Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, messaging systems)

Leadership aspect (POD Lead)

  • Leading and mentoring a team of engineers

  • Coordinating work across locations (including India-based team)

  • Ensuring delivery quality, ownership, and alignment with business goals

  • Staying hands-on technically while guiding architectural decisions

What you get

  • Real ownership over architecture and delivery

  • Work on a complex, high-impact global platform

  • Modern tech stack and engineering practices

  • A role that combines coding + leadership (not just management)

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.

 

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Hybrid

Krakow, MA, Poland

🏢 Summary: Senior Full Stack Developer role focused on designing and delivering high-performance web applications using Java and React. The position involves end-to-end ownership of features, architectural decision-making, and support of production systems within Agile and DevOps environments. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership across the full software lifecycle. 🗂️ Requirements: Extensive experience as Full Stack Developer, Strong expertise in Java, Strong expertise in React, Strong expertise in HTML, Solid software engineering background, Experience working in Agile teams, Experience in DevOps-oriented environments, Ability to make architectural decisions, Ability to independently own end-to-end feature delivery 📃 Skills: Java, React, HTML, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD 🏢 Description: Senior Full Stack Developer We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team and help shape the next generation of our products. Reporting to the Development Manager, you’ll take real ownership of features and systems, working hands-on across the entire development lifecycle — from early design decisions to production support. This is a hybrid role, with work from our Kraków office 1–2 days per week. What you’ll be doing: Leading the design, development, and evolution of high-performance web applications using React, Java, and HTML. Owning features end-to-end, from requirements and technical design through delivery and production support. Partnering closely with product owners and engineers to define solutions that balance business needs with long-term technical health. Applying deep domain knowledge in FX and banking to build scalable, business-critical functionality. Driving best practices in Agile delivery, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. Tackling complex technical challenges and making sound architectural decisions. Supporting and improving live services with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and quality. Actively contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions — and raising the bar for the team. What we’re looking for: Extensive experience as a Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, React and HTML. A solid software engineering background and an engineering-led approach to problem solving. Proven experience working in Agile teams and DevOps-oriented environments. Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and take full ownership of the systems you build. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proactive mindset — you spot problems early and drive improvements without being asked. Nice to have: Experience with financial platforms or trading systems. Hands-on exposure to microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, and Linux environments. Previous experience mentoring other engineers or influencing technical direction. 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.

Technology

Antal Sp. z o.o.

Full Stack Engineer (backend-heavy)

Mid

Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

180 - 220 PLN

🏢 Summary: Full Stack Engineer role focused on backend development and system architecture for a global high‑volume payment platform. The position involves designing and developing Java-based microservices, building REST APIs, and migrating legacy systems to modern architectures. You will also work with Kubernetes and optimize system performance and reliability in a DevOps environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong knowledge of Java, Experience with Spring Boot, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience building REST APIs, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience in containerized environments, Knowledge of SQL, Knowledge of Linux or Unix, Experience in DevOps environment 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Microservices, REST, Kubernetes, SQL, Linux, Unix, DevOps, Containers 🏢 Description: Full Stack Engineer (Java / Backend) K/M 📍 Kraków (2 dni w biurze / 3 dni zdalnie) 💼 B2B Dołącz do zespołu rozwijającego globalną platformę płatniczą, która obsługuje wysokowolumenowe transakcje i systemy o krytycznym znaczeniu biznesowym. Rola ma wyraźny nacisk na backend i architekturę systemów. Twoje zadania: Projektowanie i rozwój mikroserwisów w Java (11/17+) i Spring Boot Budowa oraz utrzymanie API (REST) Praca nad migracją systemów legacy do nowoczesnej architektury Współpraca przy wdrożeniach w środowisku Kubernetes Optymalizacja wydajności i niezawodności systemów Wymagania: Bardzo dobra znajomość Java i Spring Boot Doświadczenie z mikroserwisami i REST API Kubernetes i praca w środowisku kontenerowym SQL (mile widziany Oracle) Dobra znajomość Linux / Unix Doświadczenie w środowisku DevOps Mile widziane: Znajomość React Doświadczenie z monitoringiem i systemami wysokiej dostępności 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