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🏢 Summary: Backend engineering role focused on designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices-based applications in a continuous delivery environment. The position involves building production-ready systems, contributing to architecture decisions, and ensuring high performance and maintainability. The role requires close collaboration within globally distributed teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience in backend software engineering, Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, Experience delivering production-ready applications, Experience with continuous delivery and frequent releases, Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, Strong experience with PostgreSQL including schema design and optimization 📃 Skills: Backend, Microservices, REST, PostgreSQL, SQL, ContinuousDelivery, APIs 🏢 Description: Location: Kraków Work mode: hybrid with 6-8 days/month from the office Salary: up to 200 PLN/h + VAT on B2B contract About the Team: You will join a globally distributed engineering team focused on building scalable, high-quality digital solutions using modern technologies and microservices architecture. The team emphasizes collaboration, continuous delivery, engineering excellence, and innovation, working closely with stakeholders across regions to deliver impactful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy high-quality, production-ready code within a microservices-based architecture. Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Maintain awareness of business objectives alongside engineering and non-functional requirements to support product growth. Promote and uphold strong engineering culture, including best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with globally distributed teams, coordinating across multiple regions and time zones. Proactively identify and remove delivery impediments, manage risks, and communicate issues to program stakeholders. Analyze development and delivery processes to identify inefficiencies and implement innovative, automated solutions. Required Experience & Skills: Strong background in software engineering with proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying backend applications. Hands-on experience working with microservice architectures and delivering production-ready solutions. Demonstrated ability to deliver frequent, high-quality releases in a continuous delivery environment. Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs in production systems. Solid experience working with PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and optimization. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Java, ideally with recent experience using modern versions. Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms (preferably GCP). Experience developing modern frontend applications using ReactJS. Previous experience working in the financial services sector, particularly in banking environments. This role is ideal for a proactive and delivery-focused engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building scalable, modern applications. 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: Senior DevOps Software Engineer role in a global banking transformation programme focused on cloud-native platforms, automation, and distributed systems. The position involves designing, building, and operating scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a regulated, production-grade environment. The engineer will support mission-critical services and contribute to automation, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with GCP and core cloud services, Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with Jenkins, Git, Maven, SonarQube, Practical knowledge of Terraform and Ansible, Shell scripting skills, Experience operating production-grade cloud services, Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools, Understanding of DLT or blockchain concepts 📃 Skills: GCP, GKE, Jenkins, Git, Maven, SonarQube, Terraform, Ansible, Shell, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, DLT, Blockchain 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid: 2 days in the office per week, 3 days remote) 📄 B2B: 210 - 250 PLN / h 🏦 Industry: Banking / Financial Services We are currently seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Software Engineer to join a large-scale, global banking transformation programme focused on cloud-native platforms, automation, and distributed systems. The role sits within a high-performing engineering team responsible for building, operating, and evolving mission-critical services in a regulated environment. You will work in a cross-functional, international setup with engineers, architects, and platform specialists, contributing to the design and operation of scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD ecosystems. Responsibilities: • Provide end-to-end support across the software delivery and run lifecycle, including development and DevOps activities • Design, build, and maintain Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and SonarQube • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (e.g. Shell) • Manage and support cloud-based solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), networking, compute, storage, and databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) • Ensure service reliability through monitoring, logging, incident management, and adherence to availability and recovery objectives • Support release management processes and drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to deliver scalable and resilient platforms • Provide post go-live support for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) / blockchain-based systems where applicable Requirements: • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GKE and core cloud services • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and SonarQube • Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Shell scripting) • Experience supporting and operating production-grade, live services in cloud environments • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools • Understanding of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) / blockchain concepts (advantageous) • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design simple solutions for complex challenges • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams What we offer: • Opportunity to work on large-scale, global banking and cloud transformation initiatives • Exposure to modern cloud-native and DevOps toolchains in a mature engineering environment • Real impact on the design, automation, and reliability of enterprise platforms • Collaboration with international, highly skilled engineering teams • Private medical healthcare (Lux Med) & Multisport card 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: Hybrid Production Support / SRE role supporting mission-critical payment systems in a global financial environment. The position focuses on ensuring high availability, stability, and performance of payment platforms through incident management, automation, and infrastructure improvements. You will work with modern containerized environments and observability tools in a 24/7 production setting. 🗂️ Requirements: Commercial experience in Production Support, SRE, DevOps, or similar role, Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Experience with SQL and Oracle databases, Practical knowledge of PL/SQL, Experience with Bash, Python, or Java scripting, Understanding of application architecture and networking, Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools, Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Experience in Agile environments, Ability to work in high-availability, production-critical environments 📃 Skills: Linux, Kubernetes, SQL, Oracle, PLSQL, Bash, Python, Java, Splunk, AppDynamics, CICD, Agile, SRE, Networking 🏢 Description: 📍 Kraków, Poland (hybrid – 8 days per month in the office) About the Project Join an international team supporting critical payment systems for a global organization in the financial services sector. As part of the Payments IT department, you will help ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of platforms responsible for payment processing, orchestration, messaging, and financial compliance. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex production issues, automating operational processes, and working with modern infrastructure technologies in a high-availability environment. You'll collaborate with distributed teams across multiple regions and contribute to the continuous evolution of mission-critical systems operating 24/7. Your Responsibilities Provide production support for business-critical applications and services Diagnose incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term preventive solutions Deploy, maintain, and enhance applications and internally developed tools Support release management and testing activities related to system enhancements Monitor system health, performance, and availability using modern observability tools Investigate application, infrastructure, and database issues across multiple technology layers Drive automation initiatives and operational improvements aligned with SRE principles Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and business teams across global locations Participate in on-call support and contribute to maintaining highly available production environments Support continuous improvement initiatives within Agile and DevOps frameworks What We're Looking For Must-have Commercial experience in Production Support, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or a similar role Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Practical experience working with SQL and Oracle databases (PL/SQL) Experience with scripting or automation using Bash, Python, or Java Understanding of application architecture, including operating systems, networking, databases, and application layers Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Splunk , AppDynamics , or similar solutions Experience working in Agile environments and with CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, production-critical environments English proficiency at B2+ level Nice to Have Experience within the payments, banking, or financial services sector Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation practices Additional programming experience in Python or Java Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies What We Offer ✅ Long-term cooperation on a large-scale international project ✅ Opportunity to work with mission-critical financial systems used globally ✅ Exposure to modern cloud-native and containerized environments ✅ Collaboration with experienced engineering teams across multiple countries ✅ Real impact on system reliability, performance, and operational excellence ✅ Private medical care (LuxMed) ✅ Multisport card ✅ Hybrid work model with a modern office in Kraków Interested? If you enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, automating operational processes, and working with modern technologies in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Java Engineer role in a global banking transformation programme focused on building a next-generation in-house Collateral & Facility Management platform. The position involves developing enterprise-grade microservices on GCP while leveraging GenAI-assisted SDLC practices. You will deliver secure, scalable, production-ready solutions within international cross-functional teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Java, Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Experience building production-grade microservices, Experience with distributed systems, Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Experience with API and contract testing, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with Jenkins or GitLab, Experience with SonarQube and SAST/DAST tools, Understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures, Hands-on experience with GCP, Knowledge of secure software development practices, Practical exposure to LLMs and GenAI-assisted development 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, SpringBoot, GCP, Oracle, PostgreSQL, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube, SAST, DAST, REST, Microservices, CI/CD, LLM, GenAI 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days remote) 📄 B2B: 200 - 250 PLN/h 🏦 Industry: Banking We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer with GCP / GenAI to join a strategic global banking programme focused on building next-generation Collateral & Facility Management capabilities. The initiative involves developing an in-house enterprise platform that will replace an existing commercial solution, leveraging modern engineering practices and an AI-enabled Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This role combines hands-on software engineering, cloud technologies, modern integration patterns, and responsible adoption of AI-assisted development. You will work within international cross-functional teams delivering scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions while contributing to the adoption of GenAI-powered engineering practices across the programme. Key responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java microservices and backend components. Contribute to solution architecture and integration design, ensuring alignment with target architecture and non-functional requirements. Deliver high-quality production code with a strong focus on security, resilience, maintainability, and performance. Build and support distributed services running in cloud environments. Develop robust automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and contract testing. Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and security reviews, ensuring engineering quality standards are met. Collaborate with architects, Tech Leads, QA, SRE, platform teams, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions. Support CI/CD processes, quality gates, and release management activities. Apply AI-assisted development tools and GenAI techniques responsibly to accelerate software delivery while maintaining governance, traceability, and security standards. Contribute to AI-enabled engineering practices, including LLM-assisted development, RAG concepts, and agent-based automation patterns. Promote engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across teams. Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise-scale environments. Experience building and maintaining production-grade microservices and distributed systems. Solid experience with relational databases ( Oracle and/or PostgreSQL ), including schema design, performance optimization, and transactional integrity. Strong testing background, including JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers , API testing, and contract testing. Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines , quality gates, and code quality tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube, SAST/DAST). Good understanding of API design, RESTful services, messaging, and event-driven architectures. Experience contributing to technical design decisions and balancing business requirements with engineering best practices. Hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Understanding of secure software development practices and operational readiness requirements. Practical exposure to GenAI tools and concepts , including LLMs and AI-assisted software development workflows. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within international, cross-functional teams. Nice to have: Experience delivering solutions within highly regulated financial services environments. Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, containers, Kubernetes, and service mesh architectures. Experience with observability platforms, resilience testing, and performance engineering. Hands-on experience implementing or integrating GenAI solutions such as RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks, or AI governance controls. Experience driving AI-enabled SDLC initiatives and engineering productivity improvements. Understanding of modern software delivery practices and platform engineering principles. What we offer: Opportunity to work on a strategic global banking transformation programme. Exposure to cutting-edge AI-enabled software engineering practices and cloud technologies. Collaboration with highly experienced international engineering and architecture teams. Long-term cooperation within a stable enterprise-scale environment. Private healthcare package (LuxMed). Multisport card. 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 Cloud DevOps Engineer role focused on designing, automating, and maintaining cloud and on-prem infrastructure for a mission-critical, high-volume financial platform operating in a distributed microservices architecture. The position involves building scalable IaC solutions, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high availability, security, and performance in a DevSecOps model across global teams. The role supports production systems in a highly controlled, enterprise-grade environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of experience in DevOps / Cloud / Infrastructure engineering, Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud Operations, Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, GitHub, Advanced scripting skills in Python or Shell, Strong Linux administration skills, Experience with containerized environments, Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational databases, Experience with messaging systems (IBM MQ or similar) and sFTP, Understanding of TLS, certificates, secure communication protocols, Experience working with REST APIs using Python or Shell, Strong troubleshooting skills in network and distributed systems, Understanding of DevSecOps principles 📃 Skills: GCP, GKE, CloudSQL, PubSub, BigQuery, CloudOperations, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, GitHub, Python, Shell, Linux, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Oracle, IBMMQ, sFTP, TLS, REST 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days remote) 💰 B2B: 200 - 230 PLN/h We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to join a global engineering team supporting a mission-critical collateral and margining platform used within a large international financial institution. The platform supports high-volume daily processing for thousands of global banking clients and operates in a distributed microservices architecture across on-prem and cloud environments. The team operates in a DevSecOps model, collaborating across multiple global locations and delivering frequent production releases in a highly controlled, high-availability environment. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain cloud and on-prem infrastructure for critical enterprise applications • Work with development teams to understand infrastructure requirements and translate them into scalable architectural solutions • Prepare and maintain technical design documentation and participate in architecture reviews • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tooling • Develop automation for operational tasks in Linux environments • Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes across production and non-production environments • Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of systems (cloud and on-prem) • Collaborate with SRE, DBA, networking, storage, and Linux teams to support production systems • Own build, release, and configuration management processes • Implement and maintain integration connectivity (MQ, sFTP, REST, file-based interfaces) • Identify opportunities for automation and reduce manual operational effort • Support Service Management activities (DR, backups, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management) • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and network issues • Perform system analysis and recommend improvements for performance and reliability Requirements • 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps / Cloud / Infrastructure engineering roles • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Cloud Operations • Strong hands-on experience with DevOps tooling: Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, GitHub • Advanced scripting skills in Python and/or Shell (Go is a plus) • Strong Linux administration skills and experience with containerized environments • Experience in CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, and maintenance • Good knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational databases (Oracle experience is a plus) • Experience with messaging systems (IBM MQ or similar) and sFTP connectivity • Understanding of TLS, certificates, and secure communication protocols • Experience working with REST APIs using Python/Shell • Strong troubleshooting skills (network, infrastructure, distributed systems) • Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions • Proactive mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment Nice to Have • Experience in Java / microservices-based environments • Exposure to Solace or similar messaging platforms • Experience managing GCP projects using Terraform at scale • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8S), Flux CD, GitOps practices • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) • Experience in banking / financial services domain • Experience with supply of large-scale distributed systems in enterprise environments What We Offer • Work on a global, high-scale cloud and collateral platform within financial services • Long-term B2B cooperation • Exposure to modern cloud transformation and DevSecOps practices • Collaboration with international teams across multiple regions • Private medical care (LuxMed) • Sports card (Multisport) 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 Production Engineering Specialist supporting mission-critical payment systems in a financial services environment. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, incident resolution, performance optimization, and system reliability in a hybrid SRE-driven setup. You will work with databases, Linux, Kubernetes, and automation tools in an Agile/DevOps environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience with SQL and Oracle (PL/SQL), Strong knowledge of Linux environments, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Experience with scripting or automation using Bash, Python, or Java, Knowledge of system monitoring and performance tuning tools, Understanding of OS, network, database, and application layers, Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Experience in Agile/DevOps environments, Ability to support production systems and resolve incidents, English proficiency at B2+ level 📃 Skills: SQL, Oracle, PLSQL, Linux, Kubernetes, Bash, Python, Java, AppDynamics, Splunk, CI/CD, Agile, DevOps 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) 📄 B2B Contract: 80 - 110 PLN / hour We are looking for a Production Engineering Specialist to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team operates within the Payments IT department and is responsible for maintaining and supporting critical systems related to payment execution, messaging, orchestration, and financial compliance. This role focuses on ensuring high availability and stability of mission-critical systems in a dynamic, real-time environment. You will work across a wide range of technologies, from vendor solutions to in-house developed microservices, following Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Key Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end production support, including incident resolution and post-incident analysis Investigate and identify root causes of system issues and implement preventive solutions Deploy and maintain software releases and locally developed tools (e.g. Bash, Python, Java scripts) Support testing activities related to new implementations and system changes Collaborate with global stakeholders across multiple locations and teams Monitor system performance and optimize processes using modern technologies Design and implement improvements in system reliability, performance, and operational processes Analyze data to detect anomalies and support troubleshooting activities Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Agile / DevOps environment Participate in on-call rotations and support critical production environments Requirements: Experience in SQL / Oracle (PL/SQL) and database operations Strong knowledge of Linux environments Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Experience with scripting/automation (at least one: Bash, Python, or Java ) Understanding of system monitoring and performance tuning (e.g. AppDynamics, Splunk) Solid knowledge of application architecture layers (OS, network, database, application) Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments , including CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively in critical situations Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in international teams English proficiency at B2+ level Nice to Have: Experience in the payments or financial services domain Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet, Ansible) Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. Java, Python) Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code practices What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project Work in a mission-critical, high-impact environment Opportunity to influence system stability and performance improvements 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: Production Engineering Specialist role focused on maintaining and supporting mission-critical payment systems within a financial services environment. The position centers on ensuring high availability, stability, and performance of production systems following SRE principles in a hybrid, international setup. The role involves production support, automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement in an Agile/DevOps environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience with SQL and Oracle PL/SQL, Strong knowledge of Linux environments, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Experience with scripting or automation (Bash, Python, or Java), Knowledge of system monitoring and performance tuning, Understanding of OS, network, database, and application layers, Experience in Agile/DevOps environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, English proficiency at B2+ level 📃 Skills: SQL, Oracle, PLSQL, Linux, Kubernetes, Bash, Python, Java, AppDynamics, Splunk, CI/CD, DevOps, SRE 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) 📄 B2B Contract: 80 - 110 PLN / hour We are looking for a Production Engineering Specialist to join an international project delivered for a large organization within the financial services sector. The team operates within the Payments IT department and is responsible for maintaining and supporting critical systems related to payment execution, messaging, orchestration, and financial compliance. This role focuses on ensuring high availability and stability of mission-critical systems in a dynamic, real-time environment. You will work across a wide range of technologies, from vendor solutions to in-house developed microservices, following Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Key Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end production support, including incident resolution and post-incident analysis Investigate and identify root causes of system issues and implement preventive solutions Deploy and maintain software releases and locally developed tools (e.g. Bash, Python, Java scripts) Support testing activities related to new implementations and system changes Collaborate with global stakeholders across multiple locations and teams Monitor system performance and optimize processes using modern technologies Design and implement improvements in system reliability, performance, and operational processes Analyze data to detect anomalies and support troubleshooting activities Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Agile / DevOps environment Participate in on-call rotations and support critical production environments Requirements: Experience in SQL / Oracle (PL/SQL) and database operations Strong knowledge of Linux environments Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Experience with scripting/automation (at least one: Bash, Python, or Java ) Understanding of system monitoring and performance tuning (e.g. AppDynamics, Splunk) Solid knowledge of application architecture layers (OS, network, database, application) Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments , including CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively in critical situations Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in international teams English proficiency at B2+ level Nice to Have: Experience in the payments or financial services domain Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet, Ansible) Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. Java, Python) Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code practices What We Offer: Long-term cooperation on an enterprise-scale international project Work in a mission-critical, high-impact environment Opportunity to influence system stability and performance improvements 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: Senior Test Engineer role focused on end-to-end testing of complex event-driven and data platform solutions within supply chain systems. The position involves validating data integrations, mappings, and cross-system flows in an international Agile environment, with growing responsibility for test automation. Remote work with occasional visits to Warsaw office, B2B contract. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong knowledge of component, integration, system, and E2E testing methodologies, Hands-on experience testing event-driven systems, Experience with Kafka-based architectures, Experience with data platforms or data pipelines, Experience with integration-heavy systems, Experience working in Agile/Scrum, Proficiency with JIRA, Experience with TestRail or Xray, Ability to trace defects across complex systems 📃 Skills: Kafka, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, Agile, Scrum, Java 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Remote (with occasional visits to Warsaw office) 💰 B2B: 115–135 PLN/h We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer to join a team working on complex supply chain and data platform solutions. The role involves end-to-end testing of event-driven systems and data integrations in an international environment, with strong focus on data quality, mappings, and cross-system flows. Responsibilities • Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities across integration and data platform components • Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for event-driven architectures (Kafka-based systems) • Validate data mappings, transformations, and end-to-end business processes across multiple systems • Investigate defects by tracing issues across integration flows, mapping logic, components, and data quality • Collaborate closely with developers, SMEs, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases • Own and maintain test documentation, test plans, and test cases • Drive defect triage and resolution discussions with clear and structured communication • Use tools such as JIRA and TestRail/Xray for test management and reporting • Contribute to and gradually take ownership of test automation initiatives • Continuously improve test strategy, processes, and test coverage Requirements • Strong understanding of testing methodologies (component, integration, system, E2E testing) • Hands-on experience testing event-driven systems (Kafka) • Experience with data platforms, data pipelines, or integration-heavy systems • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments • Proficiency with JIRA (defect tracking, workflows) • Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Xray or similar) • Strong analytical skills with ability to trace defects across complex systems • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have • Strong experience in supply chain domain, preferably with freight forwarding systems • Experience or willingness to learn test automation (Java or similar) • Exposure to custom test frameworks • Experience validating large-scale data transformations or mapping specifications What We’re Looking For • A curious and investigative mindset with focus on edge cases and defect detection • Ability to analyze business flows and identify technical root causes • Strong ownership and accountability for test quality and delivery • Hands-on approach – comfortable with manual testing today and automation development tomorrow • Proactive attitude, challenge-driven mindset, and focus on continuous improvement We Offer • Opportunity to work on complex international data and integration projects • Remote work model with occasional visits to Warsaw office • Collaboration with experienced technical and business teams • Stable long-term cooperation • Private healthcare (LuxMed) • 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.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role combining hands-on penetration testing with team management, responsible for delivering complex security assessments across applications, infrastructure, and mobile platforms. The position owns the full testing lifecycle, defines methodologies, and ensures high-quality reporting and remediation guidance. It involves close collaboration with global stakeholders to strengthen overall security posture. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience, Experience leading or mentoring penetration testing teams, Expertise in at least two areas: web applications, infrastructure, mobile security, Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack techniques, Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network security, Strong understanding of application security principles, Experience with manual and automated testing, Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, Experience with scripting or programming 📃 Skills: PenetrationTesting, WebSecurity, InfrastructureSecurity, MobileSecurity, TCP/IP, NetworkSecurity, ApplicationSecurity, Scripting, OWASP, SAST, DAST, IAST, OAuth2, JWT, iOS, Android, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, Microservices, APIs, Cloud 🏢 Description: Penetration Testing Team Lead 📍 Location: Kraków (preferable) / Warszawa ( 6 days per month) Area: Cybersecurity – Research & Offensive Security Level: Senior / Leadership Model: B2B Rate: 180-220PLN netto About the role We are looking for a Penetration Testing Team Lead to join a global cybersecurity organization and lead a team responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and mobile platforms. This role combines hands-on penetration testing expertise with team leadership and delivery ownership . You will lead complex security assessments, shape testing methodologies, and work closely with stakeholders to strengthen the overall security posture in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a team of penetration testers delivering security assessments across multiple domains Oversee end-to-end penetration testing lifecycle: scoping, planning, execution, and reporting Ensure high-quality, actionable deliverables, including clear risk articulation and remediation guidance Act as the main escalation point for complex technical challenges and stakeholder concerns Collaborate with global penetration testing leads to: align methodologies and standards share knowledge and insights ensure consistency across regions Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and best practices Build and maintain internal knowledge base (findings, trends, lessons learned) Support vulnerability management lifecycle (tracking, remediation, risk acceptance) Participate in incident response and security investigations when needed Evaluate new tools, techniques, and emerging attack vectors Leadership & collaboration Mentor, coach, and develop team members (technical and career growth) Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the team Work closely with stakeholders across technology, security, and business teams Translate technical findings into business-relevant insights Support cross-regional collaboration and alignment Requirements Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing Proven experience leading or mentoring penetration testing teams Strong expertise in at least two domains: web applications infrastructure mobile security Solid understanding of: common vulnerabilities and attack techniques TCP/IP and network security application security principles Strong experience with manual and automated testing techniques Ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience with scripting/programming Nice to have Experience with mobile security (iOS, Android) and related risks Knowledge of OWASP standards (e.g., MASVS, MSTG) Experience with SAST, DAST, IAST tools Understanding of modern architectures (microservices, APIs, cloud environments) Experience with code reviews (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C) Knowledge of authentication and security mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, biometrics, SSL pinning) Background in software development or secure SDLC Experience in financial services or other regulated environments What we offer Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing penetration testing team Work in a global, collaborative cybersecurity environment Exposure to complex and large-scale security challenges Real impact on improving security posture across the organization Competitive compensation and benefits _ Luxmed and Multisport 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 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