Middle/Senior Backend Engineer (Kafka, Java, ELK)

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on building and optimizing high-throughput, event-driven backend microservices in a distributed architecture based on Kafka. The position involves designing scalable and reliable systems using modern Java and Spring Boot within an agile, international environment. Work includes performance optimization, asynchronous communication, and implementation of DDD and Event Sourcing patterns. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java backend development experience, Strong hands-on experience with Kafka producer/consumer design and optimization, Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, MSSQL or similar), Experience building distributed, high-availability, high-performance systems, Practical knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event Sourcing, Experience with microservices architecture, Fluent English 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, Kafka, SQL, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Docker, Git, Maven, Microservices, CI/CD, DDD, EventSourcing, Splunk, Grafana 🏢 Description: We’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to support the development of business-critical backend services in a distributed, high-throughput architecture. The system is built on Kafka-based asynchronous communication and designed with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. You will be involved in designing and developing clean, event-driven microservices, working closely with experienced engineers in an international, agile setup. Tech stack Java 11+, Spring Boot Apache Kafka – producer/consumer optimization, retries, partitioning SQL: Oracle / DB2 / MSSQL Docker, Git, Maven Microservices architecture CI/CD pipelines Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event Sourcing Monitoring: Splunk / Grafana (nice to have) What we expect 5+ years of experience in Java backend development Strong hands-on skills in Kafka producer/consumer design and optimization Solid experience in SQL and relational databases (Oracle, DB2, MSSQL or similar) Proven background in building distributed, high-availability, high-performance systems Practical understanding of DDD, Event Sourcing, microservices, and clean architecture Fluent English for daily collaboration

🏢 Summary: Backend Software Engineer focused on digital transformation, responsible for modernizing legacy monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices architectures. The role involves building event-driven solutions, high-performance REST APIs, and managing containerized workloads on AWS/GCP with strong emphasis on code quality and end-to-end ownership. Predominantly remote position contributing to a large-scale digital agenda in a fast-paced environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years professional software development experience, Proven experience with distributed systems, Strong proficiency in Java, Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Data, Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with AWS or GCP, Experience implementing event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka, Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger, Fluent English, Fluent Spanish 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, SpringData, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Kafka, REST, OpenAPI, Swagger, CI/CD, Microservices 🏢 Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer with a focus on Digital Transformation . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in modernizing legacy systems and a strong background in developing microservices architectures. Proven expertise in API development, cloud platforms, and containerized environments is crucial for this role. The individual will play a key role in driving innovative solutions while upholding the highest standards of code quality and delivery. Key Responsibilities Modernization: Drive the transition from legacy monolithic architectures to modular, microservice-based systems. Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement robust streaming pipelines and messaging solutions (Apache Kafka) to handle high-volume, real-time data. API-First Engineering: Develop and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs, adhering to OpenAPI/Swagger standards. Cloud-Native Delivery: Manage containerized workloads on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) using Kubernetes, with a focus on CI/CD automation. Code Quality: Uphold engineering excellence through comprehensive unit/integration testing, pair programming, and rigorous architectural design reviews. Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for features from initial design to production deployment and observability. Key Requirements 5+ years in professional software development with a proven track record in distributed systems. Deep proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data). Solid experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). Proven ability to implement event-driven solutions using tools like Apache Kafka. Analytical problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and passionate about continuous improvement/Clean Code. Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to bridge technical and business requirements. Nice to Have Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Understanding of cloud security best practices. Other Details This position is focused on contributing to a transformative digital agenda, predominantly remote, with opportunities for collaboration across various teams. Ideal candidates will exhibit flexibility and readiness to adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

🏢 Summary: Senior/Staff Backend Engineer role focused on building and evolving a large-scale, event-driven platform using Java, Kafka Streams, and AWS. The position involves hands-on work with high-volume data flows, real-time stream processing, distributed systems, and production reliability. You will take strong technical ownership in a small team, shaping architecture, standards, and production readiness. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years of backend engineering experience, Strong hands-on experience with Java, Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Deep production experience with Kafka Streams (topologies, joins, aggregations, windowing, state stores), Experience with event-driven or distributed systems, Hands-on experience with AWS services, Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments, Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, Strong knowledge of monitoring, debugging, and performance optimization, Ability to work independently in evolving technical environments, Professional English communication skills 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, Kafka, KafkaStreams, AWS, EKS, S3, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Terraform, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, Micrometer, Kotlin 🏢 Description: Senior / Staff Backend Engineer (Java, Kafka Streams, AWS) Location: Kraków, hybrid Contract: B2B or UoP B2B budget: up to 210 PLN/h + VAT Work model: around 3 days per week from the office We are looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer to join a small, high-impact engineering team building a large-scale, event-driven platform. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to real production systems: high-volume data flows, asynchronous processing, external integrations, reliability, observability and technical ownership. You will join a team where the codebase and domain are evolving, so this is a good opportunity for an engineer who does not need every problem to be fully defined before getting started. You will be expected to investigate, create structure, improve standards and make pragmatic technical decisions. What you will do Build and evolve backend services using Java and Spring Boot Design and maintain real-time event-processing flows using Kafka Streams Work with stream-processing concepts such as topologies, transformations, joins, aggregations, stateful processing and data routing Integrate external systems and infrastructure into a scalable internal platform Improve reliability, observability and production readiness of services handling high-volume data Investigate production issues, performance bottlenecks and data-flow problems Work with AWS, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Terraform and Helm Contribute to code reviews, architecture decisions, documentation and engineering standards Collaborate with product, platform and engineering stakeholders across an international environment What we are looking for 7+ years of backend engineering experience Strong, current hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot Deep practical experience with Kafka Streams in production This should go beyond Kafka producers/consumers and include work with stream-processing logic, joins, aggregations, windowing, state stores or topology design Background in event-driven, distributed or real-time systems Hands-on AWS experience, ideally with services such as EKS, S3, SQS, SNS, Kinesis or Lambda Experience with Kubernetes , containers and production deployment environments Good understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Redis Strong production mindset: monitoring, debugging, reliability, performance and incident investigation Ability to work independently in an evolving and not always fully documented technical environment Clear English communication skills and confidence explaining technical topics to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have Kotlin experience Experience with high-throughput data processing or streaming platforms Terraform, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, Micrometer or similar observability tooling Experience in a small product team, scale-up or ownership-heavy engineering environment Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools What you can expect A technically challenging role focused on real production systems rather than isolated feature delivery Strong ownership Small team setup with room to influence architecture, standards and ways of working International engineering environment Clear recruitment process focused on practical engineering discussions Recruitment process Introductory conversation with the Hiring Manager Technical interview focused on Kafka/use cases and Java/code quality Final discussion with senior technical leadership The full company and product context will be shared during the first recruiter call.

🏢 Summary: The role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems in a microservices architecture using Java or Kotlin and Spring. The engineer will influence technical decisions while building payment and subscription platforms with event-driven communication and cloud-based solutions. The position includes working with modern architectural patterns and ensuring high code quality through testing and reviews. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin, Solid knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot, Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases, Experience with PostgreSQL, Proven experience with microservices architecture, Experience with event-driven systems, Practical experience with JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Experience with AWS or GCP, Understanding of DDD, CQRS, Hexagonal Architecture, Experience with payment or subscription systems 📃 Skills: Java, Kotlin, Spring, SpringBoot, SQL, PostgreSQL, Microservices, Kafka, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, AWS, GCP, DDD, CQRS, HexagonalArchitecture 🏢 Description: Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin) We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a team building modern, scalable systems based on a microservices architecture. This role offers real influence over technical decisions, system architecture, and the quality of delivered solutions—particularly within payment and subscription platforms. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java or Kotlin and the Spring Framework Build and evolve microservices following DDD , CQRS , and Hexagonal Architecture principles Implement event-driven communication , ideally using Apache Kafka Work with relational databases ( PostgreSQL or other SQL databases ) and optimize queries Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and Testcontainers Contribute to the design and development of cloud-based solutions ( AWS or GCP ) Participate in code reviews and drive high engineering standards Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver business-critical features Requirements Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin Solid knowledge of Spring / Spring Boot Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL ) Proven background in microservices-based architectures Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka is a strong plus) Practical experience with backend testing (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers) Experience working with cloud platforms ( AWS or GCP ) Good understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) , CQRS , and Hexagonal Architecture Must-have: experience with payment systems and/or subscription-based platforms Nice to Have Experience working with high-scale, high-availability systems Knowledge of security and transactional data handling Background in product-driven, Agile environments

🏢 Summary: The role involves building and scaling backend services for content discovery, licensing, and delivery platforms using Java and modern backend technologies. You will design RESTful APIs, implement event-driven systems, and model data to support analytics and reporting. The position focuses on clean architecture, scalable systems, and cloud-based deployments within the AWS ecosystem. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years backend development experience, Strong proficiency in Java, Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework, Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, Experience with Kafka or other streaming platforms, Strong knowledge of relational databases, Ability to write optimized SQL queries, Experience with GraphQL, Exposure to Python or willingness to learn 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, REST, Kafka, SQL, GraphQL, Python, AWS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DBT, Databricks, Snowflake, Docker, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript 🏢 Description: We're seeking a Software Java Engineer with 5+ years of experience to help build and scale the backend services that power our content discovery, licensing, and delivery platforms across all of our content libraries. You'll join a team that's passionate about clean architecture, performance, and solving complex challenges at scale. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love building robust APIs, data-driven systems, and data modeling we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Design, implement, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and the broader Spring ecosystem. Build and evolve RESTful APIs that power content metadata, search, recommendation, and licensing workflows. Work with Kafka to build event-driven and real-time processing systems. Use SQL and work with relational databases to support structured content metadata. Partner with data and analytics teams to model data in data warehouses, supporting reporting and analytics use cases. Build and maintain DBT models to transform raw data into clean, usable datasets. Leverage the AWS ecosystem for service deployment, data storage, and pipeline orchestration. Contribute to technical discussions, system design, and code reviews. Requirements: 5+ years of professional backend development experience. Strong proficiency in Java, with experience using Spring Boot and Spring Framework. Experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Familiarity with Kafka or other message streaming platforms. Solid understanding of relational databases and writing optimized SQL. Comfortable working with GraphQL. Exposure to Python or willingness to learn. A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills. A passion for clean code, scalable systems, and continuous learning. Nice-to-Have: Practical experience working with data warehouses and DBT for data transformation and modeling. Hands-on experience working with the AWS ecosystem (especially Aurora/Dynamo DB). Experience working with Node.js and/or Typescript. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Databricks/Snowflake. Background in building systems for search, metadata enrichment, or digital asset management. We offer: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits

🏢 Summary: Backend Developer role focused on designing and building scalable, cloud-based applications using Java and Spring Boot in a microservices architecture. The position involves developing and deploying distributed, event-driven services on Azure using modern containerization and API technologies. The offer emphasizes building reliable, high-quality backend systems with up-to-date cloud-native practices. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong Java development experience, Experience with Spring Boot, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with cloud-native applications, Familiarity with Azure, Knowledge of Kafka or similar messaging systems, Understanding of GraphQL or REST APIs, Experience with Docker, Experience with Kubernetes 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Microservices, Azure, Kafka, GraphQL, REST, Docker, Kubernetes 🏢 Description: We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team, contributing to the design and development of modern, cloud-based applications. The role focuses on building scalable and maintainable services using up-to-date technologies and best practices. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot . Build and support microservices solutions for distributed systems. Work with cloud platforms such as Azure , including event-driven architectures. Implement and consume APIs using GraphQL or REST. Package and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes . Collaborate with team members to deliver reliable, high-quality software. Required Skills & Experience: Strong background in Java development with Spring Boot . Experience with microservices and cloud-native applications. Familiarity with Azure , Kafka , or similar messaging/event systems. Understanding of API design ( GraphQL /REST). Practical experience with containerization ( Docker , Kubernetes ). Nice to Have: Knowledge of CI/CD practices and automated deployments. Experience with monitoring, logging, or observability in distributed systems.

🏢 Summary: Senior-level Java engineering role focused on building a secure, scalable, blockchain-based payment platform using modern cloud-native and microservices architecture. The position involves designing and developing high-quality backend services, event-driven systems, and APIs in a distributed environment. The role emphasizes architectural ownership, scalability, and production-grade system reliability. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of commercial experience in Java development, Strong experience with Spring Boot, Experience designing distributed systems and microservices architecture, Hands-on experience with Kafka and/or Azure Event Hub, Production experience with GraphQL, Practical experience with Docker, Practical experience with Kubernetes, Experience delivering cloud-based scalable solutions, Strong knowledge of system design and integration patterns, Understanding of high-availability systems 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Kafka, Azure, EventHub, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, Blockchain, Cloud 🏢 Description: Lead Java Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Java Engineer to join an advanced financial technology initiative focused on building a next-generation payment solution leveraging blockchain concepts. The project aims to create a secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready platform enabling seamless value transfers between financial entities. Role Responsibilities: Design and develop high-quality backend services using Java and Spring Boot Architect and enhance microservices-based systems Implement event-driven solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Azure Event Hub Design and expose APIs (including GraphQL) for efficient data exchange Work with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes Contribute to architectural decisions, scalability improvements, and performance optimization Ensure clean code standards, system reliability, and production readiness Requirements: 8+ years of commercial experience in Java development Strong background in Spring Boot and distributed systems architecture Hands-on experience with event streaming platforms (Kafka and/or Azure Event Hub) Experience with GraphQL in production environments Practical knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience delivering cloud-based, scalable solutions Solid understanding of system design, integration patterns, and high-availability systems Opportunity to work on an innovative financial platform built with modern, cloud-native technologies.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Developer role focused on designing and implementing enterprise-grade backend solutions using modern architecture principles. The position emphasizes high code quality, performance, security, and collaboration within a distributed team. The role involves working with Java 17+, Spring ecosystem, databases, and event-driven systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of commercial software development experience, Very good knowledge of Java 17+, Strong understanding of object-oriented design patterns, Experience with Spring MVC and Spring Data, Experience with Apache Kafka, Ability to design relational and non-relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, Redis), Knowledge of software engineering best practices, English proficiency for technical documentation, Ability to work effectively in a distributed team 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringMVC, SpringData, Kafka, MSSQL, Oracle, Elasticsearch, Redis, OOP, UML, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, JavaScript, React, Python 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with at least 5 years of commercial experience to join a team working on enterprise-grade backend solutions. The role focuses on designing and implementing software in a modern architecture, with a strong emphasis on code quality, performance, security, and effective collaboration within a distributed team. Responsibilities Design and implement software using hexagonal architecture. Develop backend solutions using Java 17+ and the Spring ecosystem. Ensure high code quality and compliance with agreed development standards. Analyse system performance, security, and stability, and propose improvements. Design and optimise data structures for relational and non-relational databases. Collaborate with a distributed team, participate in technical analysis, code reviews, and solution design. Identify technical challenges and propose improvements to architecture and implementation. Requirements Minimum 5 years of commercial software development experience. Very good knowledge of Java 17+. Strong understanding of object-oriented design patterns and software engineering best practices. Experience with the Spring stack, especially Spring MVC and Spring Data. Knowledge of Apache Kafka. Ability to design databases: relational: MS SQL, Oracle, non-relational: Elasticsearch, Redis. English skills sufficient to work with technical documentation. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a distributed team. Nice to have Knowledge of scripting/frontend technologies such as JavaScript, React, Python. Experience working in an Azure cloud environment. Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker. Ability to design system architecture and prepare High-Level Design (HLD) documentation. Knowledge of UML and flow diagrams.

🏢 Summary: Senior/Mid+ Java Developer role focused on transforming a high-scale credit decisioning platform from monolith to microservices, building mission-critical applications and event-driven systems. The position involves designing scalable Java solutions within the Spring and Hibernate ecosystem, managing complex SQL data flows, and developing high-performance APIs. The role also includes working in a CI/CD-driven Scrum environment with international collaboration. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with Java 8/17/21, Experience with Spring and Hibernate in large-scale applications, Strong knowledge of SQL, Experience building RESTful APIs, Experience with Git, Maven, and TeamCity, Familiarity with microservices architecture, Familiarity with Apache Kafka, Experience working in Scrum environment, English and Polish proficiency 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, Hibernate, SQL, REST, Git, Maven, TeamCity, Kafka, Microservices, CI/CD, Scrum 🏢 Description: Join our engineering team to drive the transformation of high-scale credit decisioning platforms. We are looking for an owner-minded developer ready to evolve our systems from monolith to microservices. Your Impact: Modernizing Architecture: Transition core processes from monolithic structures to modular microservices to enhance scalability and domain ownership. High-Scale Java Dev: Design mission-critical apps using Java 8/17/21 within a robust Spring & Hibernate ecosystem. Data & API Engineering: Manage complex SQL-based data flows and build high-performance APIs to connect internal and external global partners. Event-Driven Systems: Leverage Apache Kafka to build resilient, asynchronous communication between distributed services. Engineering Excellence: Maintain CI/CD standards using Git, Maven, and TeamCity within an international Scrum environment. Global Collaboration: Communicate technical concepts clearly in Polish and English to ensure smooth delivery across markets. What You Bring: Expertise: Solid experience in Java 8/17/21 and large-scale Spring + Hibernate applications. Technical Core: Strong command of SQL, RESTful APIs, and Git/Maven/TeamCity environments. Architectural Mindset: Familiarity with microservices and Apache Kafka (or a strong desire to learn). Seniority: You are a Senior or an ambitious Mid+ developer with a proactive, growth-oriented attitude.

🏢 Summary: Staff Engineer role focused on leading the design, evolution, and reliability of a high-scale distributed backend platform that generates and distributes real-time customer offers. The position combines deep hands-on backend engineering with architectural leadership in event-driven systems. It emphasizes scalability, performance, observability, and operational excellence in a complex production environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience owning complex backend systems end-to-end in scalable production environments, Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, Strong backend engineering expertise in Java, Solid understanding of JVM performance, Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and/or Vert.x, Hands-on experience with Redis, Hands-on experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch, Experience with observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Kibana, Strong system design skills in event-driven and asynchronous architectures, Knowledge of concurrency and non-blocking system design, Experience with scalability, resiliency, and fault-tolerance strategies, Experience debugging production incidents in distributed environments 📃 Skills: Java, JVM, Kafka, Spring, Vert.x, Redis, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Datadog, Grafana, Kibana, Kubernetes 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a passionate and highly experienced Staff Backend Engineer to help lead the design, development, reliability, and evolution of a complex distributed backend platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys going deep into understanding both the technical and business context behind problems, not just implementing solutions mechanically. We value engineers who are curious, proactive, and driven by learning - people who enjoy experimenting, challenging assumptions, and troubleshooting complex systems until the root cause is fully understood. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across architecture, engineering practices, and platform evolution while remaining hands-on when needed. You will help teams make better technical decisions, raise engineering standards, simplify complex systems, and create solutions that balance business needs with long-term platform health. We're looking for someone who is comfortable working in ambiguity, treats failure as an opportunity to learn, welcomes constructive feedback, and leads through collaboration, ownership, and execution rather than authority. ABOUT YOUR FUTURE PLATFORM TEAM We build and operate a critical backend platform that generates, validates, and distributes customer-facing offers across multiple markets in real time. The system sits at the intersection of pricing, configuration, compliance, and localization - where milliseconds matter, correctness is non-negotiable, and small mistakes can have large-scale impact. Our systems apply complex configuration and licensing rules, handle market and event-level blocking, manage multi-language localization, and transform raw pricing data into customer-ready offers consumed across the ecosystem. We process high-throughput event streams, deal with constantly changing data, and solve problems that require both strong engineering fundamentals and deep domain understanding. Success means no incorrect or missing offers in production, near real-time reflection of pricing and configuration changes, fully compliant offers across jurisdictions, and seamless multi-language experiences for customers. Our ecosystem is built around: Event streaming and backbone: Apache Kafka Backend services: Java 23+ with Spring Boot and Vert.x (we are continuously evolving toward highly reactive, asynchronous, and event-driven architecture) State and performance optimization: Redis Search and analytics: OpenSearch / Elasticsearch Observability and operations: Datadog, Grafana, Kibana Runtime and scalability: Kubernetes-based containerized infrastructure We are actively evolving our platform toward more reactive, asynchronous, and event-driven architectures, making this an exciting environment for engineers who enjoy distributed systems, performance, concurrency, and real-time data processing challenges. WHAT YOU'LL DO Technical Leadership Leading architecture and design discussions for scalable, resilient distributed systems Collaborating with Architects and senior engineers to define solution approaches and evaluate new technologies through spikes and PoCs Improving and simplifying existing system designs while maintaining high engineering standards for performance, correctness, and maintainability Maintaining a strong engineering bar across quality, scalability, and maintainability Platform Reliability & Engineering Excellence Proactively identifying scalability, reliability, and performance risks across the platform Leading debugging and root cause analysis for complex production incidents Improving observability, monitoring, alerting, and operational readiness Driving technical debt reduction and continuous platform improvement Promoting best practices across event-driven systems, resiliency patterns, performance optimization, testing, automation, and CI/CD Team Enablement & Collaboration Supporting day-to-day technical coordination within the team and contributing to incident handling and engineering discussions Mentoring engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on technical guidance Supporting cross-team collaboration and helping troubleshoot integration and platform issues Encouraging a culture of collaboration, clarity, and shared ownership Actively participating in engineering communication channels and helping unblock others Delivery & Execution Working closely with Product, Engineering Managers, and Architects to translate ideas into executable technical solutions Helping define and break down EPICs and technical initiatives in Jira Driving clarity in ambiguous or complex technical initiative Ensuring alignment between short-term delivery needs and long-term platform evolution WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required Experience: Experience owning complex backend systems end-to-end in scalable production environments Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems Strong backend engineering expertise in Java, with solid understanding of JVM performance Hands-on experience with: Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures Spring Boot and/or Vert.x Redis for low-latency and stateful use cases OpenSearch / Elasticsearch for querying and analytics Observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Kibana Strong system design skills, including: Event-driven and asynchronous architectures Concurrency and non-blocking system design Scalability, resiliency, and fault-tolerance strategies Evaluating trade-offs between latency, throughput, and consistency Experience debugging production incidents in distributed environments Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions across teams Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced engineering environments Collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others Nice to Have: Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure experience Experience building internal platforms or shared engineering frameworks SRE mindset and operational excellence practices Experience with real-time or high-throughput data systems Experience leading cross-team technical initiatives WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Teams rely on you for technical direction and practical problem-solving The platform becomes more reliable, scalable, and easier to operate over time Production incidents decrease due to proactive engineering and improved system design Cross-team dependencies are better coordinated and easier to manage Engineering quality and consistency improve across services and squads Engineers grow technically through your mentorship and guidance WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary aligned with your experience, expertise, and impact A collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced engineering environment where ideas are welcomed, ownership is encouraged, and continuous learning is valued Hybrid work policy 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply) Benefits package - 800 PLN net (B2B)/gross (UOP) monthly with access to the cafeteria platform (private medical care, insurances, sports card) Training budget ICAS assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments. Our office provides complimentary snacks and drinks; on Mondays, we serve complimentary breakfast. Team and office social events throughout the year Free parking for bicycles and motorcycles Free gym in the building Equipment: MacBook Pro + smartphone (iPhone 16/17 or Samsung Galaxy S25)