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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Work is hybrid-based in Kraków with strong ownership and continuous delivery practices. 🗂️ 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, Understanding of Clean Code principles, Understanding of DDD, Understanding of BDD, Experience with SQL databases, Experience with NoSQL databases, Familiarity with microservices architecture, Experience with event-driven systems or streaming technologies, English proficiency (written and spoken) 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Spring, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microservices, Streaming, SOLID, DDD, BDD, CleanCode, JavaScript, Vue.js, AI, MachineLearning, NLP, DataScience, LangChain, LangGraph 🏢 Description: FullStack Developer 📍 Kraków, Poland (hybrid – min. 2 days/week in the office) 🕒 Full-time | Contract role About the Role We are looking for an experienced FullStack Developer 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.

Technology

Antal Sp. z o.o.

Senior Fullstack Engineer

Senior

Hybrid

Krakow, MA, Poland

28,000 - 33,000 PLN/hr

🏢 Summary: Senior Fullstack Engineer role focused on developing and modernizing a large-scale enterprise payment platform, working on both backend and frontend services in a microservices-based architecture. The position involves migrating legacy systems, improving automation and testing, and enhancing service efficiency in an Agile, DevOps-oriented environment. Hybrid work model with long-term engagement in the financial services domain. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java 11+, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Git, Proficiency in Unix-based systems and CLI, Strong knowledge of SQL, Experience with relational databases, Understanding of REST APIs, Knowledge of microservice architecture 📃 Skills: Java, React, Kubernetes, Git, Unix, SQL, Oracle, REST, Microservices, HTTP, JavaScript, Spring, SpringBoot 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Warsaw or Kraków (hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) 📄 B2B: 170 - 200 PLN / h 🏦 Industry: Financial Services / Payments We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join a team working on a large-scale payment platform used in enterprise environments. The platform enables fast, secure, and multi-channel financial operations. The role focuses on building and maintaining backend and frontend services, modernizing legacy systems, and improving automation and efficiency. You will work in an Agile, DevOps-aligned environment with experienced teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain services, microservices, and applications (backend and frontend) using Java 11/17/21 and ReactJS. Modernize legacy systems, migrating from mainframe and IBM WebSphere to API/microservice-based architectures. Reduce testing costs by implementing automated testing frameworks. Improve Straight-Through-Processing (STP) efficiency in services. Collaborate closely with DevOps and solution delivery teams. Requirements: Strong experience with Java 11+ (Java 17+ preferred). Experience with Kubernetes and Git (required). Fluency in navigating Unix-based systems and command-line interfaces. Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred). Practical understanding of REST APIs and microservice architectures. Knowledge of HTTP/Web technologies, JavaScript and React (preferred). Experience working in DevOps teams (preferred). Understanding of application monitoring (desirable). Knowledge of Spring / Spring Boot (desirable). What We Offer: Work on a long-term, large-scale payment platform. Real impact on architecture, processes, and modernisation of services. Hybrid work model (Warsaw or Kraków). Mature engineering environment with focus on automation and best practices. Luxmed healthcare package and Multisport card. Co zyskasz dzięki aplikacji na ofertę Antal? Gdy Twoja aplikacja zostanie rozpatrzona pozytywnie (zostaniesz zaproszony/a do procesu), otrzymasz wsparcie Konsultanta/Konsultantki, który/a utrzyma z Tobą stały kontakt (mailowo lub telefonicznie), pomoże Ci przygotować się do rozmowy rekrutacyjnej z przyszłym pracodawcą oraz zatroszczy się o jakość procesu rekrutacyjnego, w którym aktualnie bierzesz udział. Kim jesteśmy? Jesteśmy liderem rekrutacji specjalistów i menedżerów oraz doradztwa w obszarze HR. Marka obecna jest w 35 krajach, w Polsce działa od 1996 roku. Przez ten czas zbudowaliśmy wiele karier kandydatów, dzięki elastycznemu i kompleksowemu podejściu do wszystkich rekrutacji. Antal tworzy ponad 130 profesjonalnych konsultantów ds. rekrutacji, którzy są oni nie tylko skutecznymi rekruterami, ale także wykwalifikowanymi doradcami, specjalizującymi się zarówno w zakresie wybranego sektora, jak i stanowiska. Sprawdź inne aktualne oferty pracy na: https://antal.pl/dla-kandydata Zaobserwuj nasz profil na LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

Technology

Antal Sp. z o.o.

Full stack developer HAMZA

Senior

Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

150 - 200 PLN

🏢 Summary: Full Stack Developer role in a hybrid model, focused on building and supporting AI-powered platforms for institutional investors using Java and Python in a microservices environment. The position involves end-to-end ownership of features, from analysis to production, within a small, autonomous team delivering scalable, high-performance systems. The role includes work on greenfield projects and exposure to AI, NLP, and data-driven solutions in global financial markets. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of software development experience, Strong proficiency in Java, Strong proficiency in Python, Experience with Spring Framework, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with event streaming technologies, Understanding of SOLID and Clean Code principles, Understanding of DDD and BDD, Ability to support and troubleshoot production systems, English proficiency (written and spoken) 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Spring, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microservices, EventStreaming, JavaScript, Vue, AI, NLP, MachineLearning, DataScience, SOLID, DDD, BDD 🏢 Description: Oto propozycja dynamicznego, atrakcyjnego ogłoszenia pod tę rolę, z wyróżnionymi kluczowymi komponentami: Full Stack Developer Kraków (Hybrid, 2 days in office) Are you passionate about full lifecycle software development and eager to work on cutting-edge AI-powered platforms for global markets? We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our AI Markets team within Corporate & Institutional Banking Technology (CIB) , delivering real impact for institutional investors worldwide. Why this role is exciting: You'll be part of a small, autonomous team (4–6 engineers) with a dedicated Product Owner , taking business requirements and delivering iterative solutions to production. You'll own your code end-to-end – “if you build it, you support it” is our mantra. Work on greenfield projects leveraging Java, Python , and optionally JavaScript/Vue , contributing to highly scalable, high-performance systems . Collaborate in a hybrid, global environment with cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Explore AI, NLP, Machine Learning, and data-driven solutions applied to real-time financial market insights. Your Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Java, Python, and optionally JavaScript/Vue . Take ownership of stories from analysis to production , ensuring quality, maintainability, and performance . Identify and manage technical debt , balancing new features with system health. Pair with team members and contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and solution design . Support production and troubleshoot issues – the team builds it, the team supports it . What we are looking for: 5+ years of development experience , with strong Java and Python skills . Deep understanding of SOLID, Clean Code, DDD, BDD principles. Experience with Spring Framework and SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Prior experience with microservices and event streaming technologies . Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with team members to design new solutions. Strong communication skills in English (written and oral). Experience in machine learning, NLP, AI, or Data Science is a plus. Optional: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LangGraph, Clean Architecture experience. What you can expect from us: We embrace flexible, hybrid working , hybrid teams, and self-organising teams . Daily collaboration, no strict sprints – we favor flow, frequent low-risk releases . Exposure to a wide technology stack : Java, Python, JavaScript, Clojure, Kotlin, Bash, React, Vue – and openness to learn new technologies . Be part of a 350-strong global department across Hong Kong, China, India, Poland, UK, USA, and Canada. Opportunity to rotate across teams and work on multiple impactful projects. A chance to contribute to AI-driven platforms transforming how investors interact with markets . Recruitment process: 30 min: Conversation about the project, ways of working, and candidate introduction. 1h 30 min: Technical interview with live coding , IDE-ready session. If you are curious, passionate about technology, and love to experiment while delivering value, this is the place for you! 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 Developer

Senior

Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

180 - 230 PLN

🏢 Summary: Full Stack Developer role focused on building and supporting AI-powered web platforms for institutional banking markets. The position involves end-to-end ownership of greenfield and scalable systems using Java and Python within a small, autonomous team. You will design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications and contribute to high-performance, data-driven solutions deployed to production. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of software development experience, Strong proficiency in Java, Strong proficiency in Python, Experience with Spring Framework, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with event streaming technologies, Knowledge of SOLID and Clean Code principles, Understanding of DDD and BDD, Ability to support and troubleshoot production systems, English proficiency (written and spoken) 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Spring, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Microservices, EventStreaming, SOLID, DDD, BDD, JavaScript, Vue, AI, NLP, MachineLearning, LangChain, LangGraph 🏢 Description: Oto propozycja dynamicznego, atrakcyjnego ogłoszenia pod tę rolę, z wyróżnionymi kluczowymi komponentami: Full Stack Developer Kraków (Hybrid, 2 days in office) Are you passionate about full lifecycle software development and eager to work on cutting-edge AI-powered platforms for global markets? We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our AI Markets team within Corporate & Institutional Banking Technology (CIB) , delivering real impact for institutional investors worldwide. Why this role is exciting: You'll be part of a small, autonomous team (4–6 engineers) with a dedicated Product Owner , taking business requirements and delivering iterative solutions to production. You'll own your code end-to-end – “if you build it, you support it” is our mantra. Work on greenfield projects leveraging Java, Python , and optionally JavaScript/Vue , contributing to highly scalable, high-performance systems . Collaborate in a hybrid, global environment with cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Explore AI, NLP, Machine Learning, and data-driven solutions applied to real-time financial market insights. Your Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Java, Python, and optionally JavaScript/Vue . Take ownership of stories from analysis to production , ensuring quality, maintainability, and performance . Identify and manage technical debt , balancing new features with system health. Pair with team members and contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and solution design . Support production and troubleshoot issues – the team builds it, the team supports it . What we are looking for: 5+ years of development experience , with strong Java and Python skills . Deep understanding of SOLID, Clean Code, DDD, BDD principles. Experience with Spring Framework and SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Prior experience with microservices and event streaming technologies . Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with team members to design new solutions. Strong communication skills in English (written and oral). Experience in machine learning, NLP, AI, or Data Science is a plus. Optional: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LangGraph, Clean Architecture experience. What you can expect from us: We embrace flexible, hybrid working , hybrid teams, and self-organising teams . Daily collaboration, no strict sprints – we favor flow, frequent low-risk releases . Exposure to a wide technology stack : Java, Python, JavaScript, Clojure, Kotlin, Bash, React, Vue – and openness to learn new technologies . Be part of a 350-strong global department across Hong Kong, China, India, Poland, UK, USA, and Canada. Opportunity to rotate across teams and work on multiple impactful projects. A chance to contribute to AI-driven platforms transforming how investors interact with markets . Recruitment process: 30 min: Conversation about the project, ways of working, and candidate introduction. 1h 30 min: Technical interview with live coding , IDE-ready session. If you are curious, passionate about technology, and love to experiment while delivering value, this is the place for you! 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.