Staff Backend Engineer - Sports

🏢 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: Backend Java Engineer role focused on developing and modernizing a high-load B2B gaming back-office platform processing millions of real-time transactions daily. The position involves building new features, improving scalability and reliability, and evolving a monolithic system toward distributed services. You will contribute to architectural design, performance optimization, and production issue resolution. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of Java development experience, Strong knowledge of backend architecture, Experience with distributed systems, Experience with relational databases and SQL, Experience with message-driven systems, Experience refactoring production systems, Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, Intermediate English or higher 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, MSSQL, SQL, Kafka, Redis, Microservices 🏢 Description: Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join the client's backend team, which is working on the back-office platform of a high-load B2B gaming system. Their platform processes millions of transactions daily and supports real-time operations for multiple partners. As the system continues to grow, the engineering team is expanding to improve scalability, performance, and reliability, while gradually evolving parts of the platform from a monolithic architecture toward distributed services. You will work on both new functionality and architectural improvements, helping modernise critical parts of the platform. Technology Stack: Java 8 / Java 17, Spring Framework, MSSQL 2019, Kafka, Redis, distributed services with parts of the system still evolving from a monolithic architecture. Key Responsibilities: Develop new backend functionality for the platform; Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability; Participate in refactoring and modernisation of legacy components; Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design; Investigate and resolve production issues; Assess technical feasibility and complexity of business requirements; Collaborate closely with backend engineers, technical leads, and product teams Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of Java development experience; Strong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems; Experience working with relational databases and SQL; Familiarity with message-driven systems (Kafka or similar); Experience in improving or refactoring existing production systems; Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; Comfortable working in collaborative environments with code reviews and shared ownership of the codebase; English level: Intermediate or higher. The company guarantees you the following benefits: Global Collaboration: Join an international team where everyone treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goal; Autonomy and Responsibility: Enjoy the freedom and responsibility to make decisions without the need for constant supervision; Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salaries reflective of your expertise and knowledge as our partner seeks top performers; Remote Work Opportunities: Embrace the flexibility of fully remote work, with the option to visit company offices that align with your current location; Flexible Work Schedule: Focus on performance, not hours, with a flexible work schedule that promotes a results-oriented approach; Unlimited Paid Time Off: Prioritise work-life balance with unlimited paid vacation and sick leave days to prevent burnout; Career Development: Access continuous learning and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth; Corporate Culture: Experience a vibrant corporate atmosphere with exciting parties and team-building events throughout the year; Referral Bonuses: Refer talented friends and receive a bonus after they successfully complete their probation period; Medical Insurance Support: Choose the right private medical insurance and receive compensation (full or partial) based on the cost; Flexible Benefits: Customise your compensation by selecting activities or expenses you'd like the company to cover, such as a gym subscription, language courses, Netflix subscription, spa days, and more; Education Foundation: Participate in a biannual raffle for a chance to learn something new unrelated to your job as part of your commitment to ongoing education. Interview process: HR Interview with the Recruiter; Technical interview with the team; A 2-hour Final interview with the team. If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!

🏢 Summary: Staff Java Engineer role for a greenfield initiative building a large-scale, distributed backend platform for advanced manufacturing environments. The position focuses on defining system architecture, APIs, and event-driven data flows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and complex system integrations. Offers high ownership over technical direction within a production-critical R&D environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years in backend or distributed systems engineering, Strong expertise in Java, Proven experience with large-scale distributed architectures, Strong understanding of microservices and API design, Experience with event-driven systems and integrations, Solid data modeling and database design skills, Ability to work in R&D or greenfield environments, Strong communication and mentoring skills 📃 Skills: Java, Microservices, APIs, DistributedSystems, EventDriven, DataModeling, Databases, ERP, MES, IoT, Cloud, DataStreaming 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Staff Java Engineer to join a greenfield initiative building a large-scale distributed backend platform for advanced manufacturing environments. The role focuses on defining system architecture , APIs , and data flows for highly scalable, event-driven systems with complex integrations and strong reliability requirements . ✅ Your responsibilities: Design and evolve distributed backend architecture for a high-scale production platform Define system architecture, APIs, and data models across multiple domains Build microservices and integration layers connecting ERP, vendors, and manufacturing systems Design and implement event-driven data flows and workflows Evaluate and adapt enterprise and open-source solutions to guide architecture decisions Drive engineering standards, reliability, and scalability practices Collaborate with R&D engineers and manufacturing domain experts 🧠 Our requirements: 8+ years in backend / distributed systems engineering Strong expertise in Java and system design Proven experience with large-scale distributed architectures Strong understanding of microservices and API design Experience with event-driven systems and integrations Solid data modeling and database design skills Ability to work in R&D / ambiguous, greenfield environments Strong communication and mentoring skills ⭐ Nice to have: Experience with MES / manufacturing / industrial systems Knowledge of BOM, MRP, shopfloor, traceability Exposure to IoT / hardware integrations Experience with data streaming / cloud-native systems 🌟 What we offer: Private healthcare Multisport Life insurance Opportunity to build a greenfield production-critical platform from scratch High ownership over architecture and technical direction Work at the intersection of software and physical manufacturing systems Strong R&D engineering environment

🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer (Backend) role focused on building advanced detection capabilities and scalable backend services across hybrid on‑prem and SaaS environments. The position involves architectural design, platform integrations, and leveraging AI/ML to enhance detection accuracy while mentoring engineers. It combines deep technical ownership with cross‑functional collaboration to drive product and platform improvements. 🗂️ Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, 6+ years of experience building enterprise‑grade software with .NET, Experience designing and delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud‑based systems, Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and observability tooling, Strong knowledge of distributed systems and modular architectures, Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code, Ability to design REST APIs and asynchronous communication patterns, Proficiency in modern object‑oriented backend languages, Experience with high‑performance databases, Experience with Azure 📃 Skills: .NET, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD, DevOps, REST, PostgreSQL, EF, SQL, AI, ML, OOP 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (backend oriented) , who will work on advanced detection capabilities, scalable backend services, and architectural improvements across hybrid environments. This role combines deep technical ownership with the opportunity to influence product direction and mentor other engineers. Responsibilities: Build and enhance detection features across services in hybrid environments Design scalable backend components for both on‑prem and SaaS deployments Contribute to platform‑wide integrations across multiple products Use AI/ML tools to improve detection accuracy, anomaly identification, and engineering productivity Collaborate with product, platform, and engineering leaders to align technical decisions with business goals Mentor engineers and support a culture focused on innovation, security, and technical excellence. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience 6 - 10+ years of experience building enterprise‑grade software, including experience with .NET Background in designing and delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud‑based systems (ideally experience with Azure ) Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and observability tooling Strong understanding of distributed systems and modular architectures Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC Ability to design robust REST APIs and asynchronous communication patterns Proficiency in modern object‑oriented backend languages Experience with high‑performance databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, EF Core) Nice to have a solid knowledge of identity‑related technologies. Benefits: Attractive salary and benefits package, including Multisport card, insurance, and medical care Hybrid work from the Krakow office International work environment in a product company Training and development opportunities within the organization.

🏢 Summary: Senior backend engineering role focused on designing and evolving scalable real-time sportsbook distributed systems used by millions of users. The position combines hands-on development with technical leadership across architecture, performance, reliability, observability and event-driven platform evolution. Engineers will mentor teams, improve operational excellence and drive long-term scalability in a high-volume environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale, Strong Java expertise, Knowledge of JVM internals, Concurrency and multithreading experience, Experience with Reactive Programming, Experience with Spring Boot or Vert.x, Experience with Apache Kafka, Knowledge of event-driven architectures, Experience with Redis, Experience with SQL databases, Experience with NoSQL databases, Experience with observability and monitoring platforms, Production incident debugging experience, Strong system design skills, Architectural decision-making skills, Ability to communicate with technical stakeholders 📃 Skills: Java, JVM, Spring, Vert.x, Kafka, Redis, SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Datadog, Grafana, Kibana, Reactive, CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, NATS 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE LeoVegas Group is building a world-class Sportsbook platform. Within the Sports domain, we work in a high-volume, real-time environment where speed, correctness, scalability and reliability are critical, building the services that transform incoming sports, trading and pricing data into experiences used by millions of customers. We are looking for a highly experienced Staff Backend Engineer to help lead the design, development and evolution of these distributed systems. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, engineering practices and platform evolution while remaining hands-on, helping teams make better technical decisions, raise engineering standards, simplify complex systems and balance business needs with long-term platform health. This role suits someone who enjoys understanding the technical and business context behind problems rather than implementing solutions mechanically. We value engineers who are curious and proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, and who lead through collaboration and ownership rather than authority. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead architecture and design discussions for scalable, resilient and maintainable distributed systems, evaluating options through spikes, experiments and proofs of concept. Drive simplification of complex systems while holding a high bar for performance, reliability and code quality. Identify scalability, resiliency and operational risks before they reach production, and lead root cause analysis when incidents occur. Improve observability, monitoring and operational readiness, and drive down technical debt across the platform. Promote best practices around event-driven and reactive architectures, performance optimisation, testing, automation and CI/CD. Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, pair programming and technical guidance. Partner with Product, Engineering Managers and Architects to translate business problems into practical solutions, and help shape and break down technical initiatives. Contribute to a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement and engineering excellence. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS Proven experience designing, building and operating distributed systems at scale, owning complex backend systems end-to-end in production. Strong backend expertise in Java (preferably 21+), with a solid understanding of JVM internals, concurrency and multithreading. Hands-on experience with Reactive Programming and non-blocking systems using Spring Boot and/or Vert.x. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures; familiarity with streaming and messaging technologies such as Redis or NATS. Experience with Redis for caching and low-latency data access, and with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB). Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog, Grafana or Kibana, and with debugging complex production incidents. Strong system design and architectural decision-making, balancing latency, throughput, consistency, operational complexity and maintainability. Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with engineers, architects, product managers and other stakeholders. NICE TO HAVE Experience with Kubernetes, AWS and/or GCP, and cloud-native architecture patterns. Experience with OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch for search, analytics and operational troubleshooting. Experience building internal platforms, shared frameworks or developer productivity tooling, with a strong SRE mindset. Experience within sports betting, gaming or other real-time, data-intensive domains. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Teams rely on you for technical direction and practical problem-solving, and move faster thanks to the foundations, tooling, standards and guidance you help establish. The platform becomes more reliable, scalable and easier to operate over time, with fewer production incidents. Technical decisions are made with greater clarity, consistency and long-term sustainability. Cross-team dependencies are better coordinated, reducing friction and improving delivery. Engineers grow technically through your mentorship, feedback and leadership. WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 21 offices worldwide. 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's assistance program 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) JOIN US! In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen! Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar! As our company's working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please

🏢 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: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on transforming a mission-critical e-commerce domain supporting subscriptions and purchasing journeys for millions of users. The position centers on migrating a monolithic system to scalable microservices, improving performance and reliability, and shaping the future architecture of a global platform. Engineers will work with event-driven systems and modern AI tools while owning solutions end-to-end. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience, Strong experience designing and operating microservices architectures, Experience modernising legacy systems and decomposing monoliths, Solid understanding of distributed systems and scalable backend design, Commercial experience with Go, Java, Kotlin or Scala, Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies, Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Practical experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot or similar), Ability to review and validate AI-generated code, Comfortable owning solutions from idea to production 📃 Skills: Go, Golang, Java, Kotlin, Scala, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GraphQL, DDD, TDD, BDD, Microservices 🏢 Description: Join a global e-commerce technology organisation serving millions of customers across multiple international markets. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will become part of a team responsible for one of the company's most critical customer-facing domains. The platform supports customer subscriptions, plans, and purchasing journeys used daily by millions of users. This is not a maintenance role. The team is actively transforming a mission-critical domain, modernising legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and building the next generation of scalable services that will support future growth. You will play a key role in migrating core functionality from a monolithic architecture to modern microservices while helping shape the future architecture of a global platform. What You'll Do Build & Scale Core Services Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services within a distributed microservices architecture. Build reliable systems supporting millions of customer interactions. Improve performance, reliability, and scalability across critical customer-facing services. Drive Modernisation Lead the migration of key business domains from monolithic systems to modern microservices. Reduce technical debt and improve long-term maintainability. Design solutions that support future platform growth. Shape Architecture Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making. Design orchestration layers supporting complex customer journeys and business processes. Help define engineering standards and best practices. Work with Event-Driven Systems Build and operate services powered by event-driven architectures. Work extensively with Kafka and real-time lifecycle events. Design resilient and observable distributed systems. Raise Engineering Standards Conduct code reviews and support other engineers through technical guidance. Promote best practices across software development, testing, deployment, and observability. Contribute to a strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement. AI-Powered Engineering Use modern AI tools and coding agents throughout the software development lifecycle. Leverage AI for onboarding, architecture exploration, implementation, testing, debugging, and productivity improvements. Apply engineering judgement to validate, verify, and safely integrate AI-generated outputs. What We're Looking For Backend Engineering Expertise 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience. Strong experience designing and operating microservices architectures. Experience modernising legacy systems and decomposing monoliths. Solid understanding of distributed systems and scalable backend design. Technical Stack Commercial experience with Go (Golang), Java, Kotlin or Scala Engineers coming from a JVM background should be open to working in a Go-driven environment. Hands-on experience with: Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines Product & Ownership Mindset Comfortable owning solutions from idea through production. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make technical trade-offs. Experience collaborating with product, business, and engineering stakeholders. AI Fluency Practical experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar tools. Understanding of how context, prompts, constraints, and validation influence AI-generated outputs. Ability to critically review and verify AI-generated solutions. Nice to Have Experience with subscription-based products. Experience in e-commerce environments. GraphQL knowledge. Familiarity with DDD, TDD, and BDD practices. What We Offer Opportunity to build systems used by millions of customers globally. High-impact engineering work with significant architectural ownership. International collaboration across distributed engineering teams. End-to-end ownership from idea to production. Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the Warsaw office). B2B cooperation model. 30 days of paid annual leave. Modern office located in Warsaw city centre. Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff Engineer role focused on defining technical strategy and delivering scalable software solutions for an HR platform. The position combines hands-on Ruby development with architectural leadership across complex, cross-team initiatives. The engineer will drive high engineering standards and influence long-term technical direction. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams, Strong expertise in software architecture, Experience designing scalable systems, Solid hands-on software development experience, Commercial experience with Ruby 📃 Skills: Ruby, Architecture, Scalability, SystemDesign, HRMS, Leadership, Mentoring 🏢 Description: Position: Staff Engineer (L4) Location: Warsaw or Krakow Working form: B2B contract About our client Our client is a fast-growing technology company developing modern HR and people-management solutions used by organizations across multiple markets. Their platform helps businesses streamline HR processes, from employee lifecycle management to payroll and performance tracking. The company focuses on building scalable, reliable systems that support growing organizations and distributed teams. Engineering plays a central role in shaping the product and delivering high-quality software that has a real impact on customers. The environment encourages collaboration, technical ownership, and continuous improvement. Role overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to play a key role in defining the technical direction and delivering scalable software solutions. This senior individual contributor will collaborate closely with engineering leadership to shape the technical strategy, lead complex cross-team initiatives, and ensure high engineering standards across projects. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorship of other engineers. Key responsibilities: Define and execute the team’s technical strategy in collaboration with engineering leadership. Lead complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives and drive projects from concept to delivery. Maintain high standards of engineering excellence, architecture, and system reliability. Mentor and support the growth of engineers across different seniority levels. Align technical decisions with business goals and long-term product direction. Requirements: Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple teams. Strong expertise in software architecture and scalable system design. Solid hands-on development background. Ruby experience is required. Experience building or scaling HRMS platforms is a strong advantage. Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken). Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and influence stakeholders without formal authority. Offer: Around 10,000 USD per month, B2B contract Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale engineering challenges. Collaborative environment with strong engineering culture. Professional growth opportunities and influence on technical strategy.

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff Software Engineer role focused on technical leadership and architecture for a large-scale SaaS marketing automation platform undergoing an AI-first transformation. The position involves driving AI-powered solutions, shaping cloud-native architecture on AWS, and solving complex scalability and performance challenges across distributed systems. The role operates across multiple teams, influencing technical strategy and mentoring senior engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience, Experience designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications, Experience with complex distributed systems, Strong backend expertise in Python and/or PHP, Strong system design and architecture experience, Hands-on experience with AI-powered products or LLM integrations, Experience with AWS cloud environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines and observability tools, Knowledge of MySQL, Redis, or DynamoDB, Ability to drive architectural decisions across teams 📃 Skills: Python, PHP, AWS, React, Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD, LLM, AI, Observability 🏢 Description: Our client helps small teams power big businesses with the must-have platform for intelligent marketing automation. Customers from over 170 countries depend on the Client’s mix of pre-built automation and integration to power personalized marketing, transactional emails, and one-to-one CRM interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering organization and help shape the future of a large-scale SaaS platform undergoing a major AI-first transformation. This is a highly impactful role focused on technical leadership, architecture, and cross-team collaboration. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll work across multiple engineering teams, helping solve complex technical challenges, drive architectural decisions, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions and agentic workflows across the platform. Rather than being tied to a single product area, you’ll operate at a broader organizational level, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to improve scalability, performance, and engineering excellence. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring senior and lead engineers, helping raise the technical bar across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex system-level challenges, influencing technical strategy, and driving impact through architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership rather than people management. Key takeaways: Stack: Python/PHP, AWS, React/Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and AI/LLM-powered services. Salary : 31 000 - 37 000 PLN gross/month, Contract of employment (+10% annual bonus, 75% Creative Tax) Working model: Hybrid, once a week in the office Location: Krakow, ul. Konopnickiej Recruitment process: Call with MOTIFE recruiter (30 min) Technical architecture session (1,5h) Panel (including cross-functional, AI-focused, High Grader | 1,5h) Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams within the Kraków Hub. Drive the design and development of AI-powered solutions, including agentic workflows, LLM integrations, and intelligent platform capabilities. Solve complex platform, scalability, and performance challenges across backend systems built with Python and PHP, while maintaining awareness of frontend technologies such as React and Ember. Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native architecture, engineering standards, and best practices across AWS-based environments. Mentor senior and lead engineers, fostering engineering excellence and best practices. Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams make sound architectural decisions while balancing business goals with long-term platform health. Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience , including designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications and complex distributed systems. Strong backend expertise with Python and/or PHP in production systems. Solid system design and architecture background, with the ability to drive technical decisions, solve complex platform-wide challenges, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability. Hands-on experience with AI-powered products, LLM integrations, agentic workflows, or machine learning solutions. Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AWS, CI/CD, observability, and modern engineering practices. Knowledge of databases such as MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, or similar technologies. Experience with React or Ember is considered a plus. Background in marketing automation, CRM, or e-commerce platforms. Familiarity with modern AI engineering practices, AI development tooling, and emerging standards such as MCP is a plus. What we offer: Health Benefits 1. Medical Full coverage for employees and their dependents through LUX MED. Employees have access to the “Premium” package, providing enhanced coverage and greater access to care. A client pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents. 2. Dental No additional cost for dental coverage- integrated into LUX MED medical plan. 3. Vision Reimbursement for vision expenses up to 400 PLN every 2 years. Mental Health Tools Access to TELUS Health EAP to provide support and resources in a time of need. Additional Benefits 10% annual bonus 75% Creative Tax Vacation: 26 days. Home Office Stipend: One-time $150 equivalent home office stipend to outfit their home office. Calm Subscription: Premium subscription access to Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Hub Perks: Receive meal and transportation benefits when traveling to the Poland Hub. Baby Swag: If you have a baby or adopt, you’ll receive a company-branded first bath bundle. Sabbatical Program: After 5 years of employment, receive a month-long paid sabbatical leave, with a sabbatical leave bonus.

🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer role focused on technical leadership and architecture for a large-scale SaaS marketing automation platform undergoing an AI-first transformation. The position drives cross-team architectural decisions, scalability improvements, and adoption of AI-powered and LLM-based solutions. It emphasizes system-level impact, mentorship of senior engineers, and cloud-native platform evolution. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years software engineering experience, Experience designing large-scale SaaS applications, Experience with distributed systems, Strong backend expertise in Python or PHP, Solid system design and architecture experience, Hands-on experience with AI-powered products or LLM integrations, Experience with AWS environments, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with observability tools, Knowledge of MySQL, Redis, or DynamoDB, Ability to drive architectural decisions across teams 📃 Skills: Python, PHP, AWS, React, Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD, LLM, AI, Observability 🏢 Description: Our client helps small teams power big businesses with the must-have platform for intelligent marketing automation. Customers from over 170 countries depend on the Client’s mix of pre-built automation and integration to power personalized marketing, transactional emails, and one-to-one CRM interactions throughout the customer lifecycle. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our client's growing engineering organization and help shape the future of a large-scale SaaS platform undergoing a major AI-first transformation. This is a highly impactful role focused on technical leadership, architecture, and cross-team collaboration. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll work across multiple engineering teams, helping solve complex technical challenges, drive architectural decisions, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered solutions and agentic workflows across the platform. Rather than being tied to a single product area, you’ll operate at a broader organizational level, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to improve scalability, performance, and engineering excellence. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring senior and lead engineers, helping raise the technical bar across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex system-level challenges, influencing technical strategy, and driving impact through architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership rather than people management. Key takeaways: Stack: Python/PHP, AWS, React/Ember, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and AI/LLM-powered services. Salary : 31 000 - 37 000 PLN gross/month, Contract of employment (+10% annual bonus, 75% Creative Tax) Working model: Hybrid, once a week in the office Location: Krakow, ul. Konopnickiej Recruitment process: Call with MOTIFE recruiter (30 min) Technical architecture session (1,5h) Panel (including cross-functional, AI-focused, High Grader | 1,5h) Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams within the Kraków Hub. Drive the design and development of AI-powered solutions, including agentic workflows, LLM integrations, and intelligent platform capabilities. Solve complex platform, scalability, and performance challenges across backend systems built with Python and PHP, while maintaining awareness of frontend technologies such as React and Ember. Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and AI teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native architecture, engineering standards, and best practices across AWS-based environments. Mentor senior and lead engineers, fostering engineering excellence and best practices. Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams make sound architectural decisions while balancing business goals with long-term platform health. Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience , including designing and delivering large-scale SaaS applications and complex distributed systems. Strong backend expertise with Python and/or PHP in production systems. Solid system design and architecture background, with the ability to drive technical decisions, solve complex platform-wide challenges, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability. Hands-on experience with AI-powered products, LLM integrations, agentic workflows, or machine learning solutions. Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AWS, CI/CD, observability, and modern engineering practices. Knowledge of databases such as MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, or similar technologies. Experience with React or Ember is considered a plus. Background in marketing automation, CRM, or e-commerce platforms. Familiarity with modern AI engineering practices, AI development tooling, and emerging standards such as MCP is a plus. What we offer: Health Benefits 1. Medical Full coverage for employees and their dependents through LUX MED. Employees have access to the “Premium” package, providing enhanced coverage and greater access to care. A client pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents. 2. Dental No additional cost for dental coverage- integrated into LUX MED medical plan. 3. Vision Reimbursement for vision expenses up to 400 PLN every 2 years. Mental Health Tools Access to TELUS Health EAP to provide support and resources in a time of need. Additional Benefits 10% annual bonus 75% Creative Tax Vacation: 26 days. Home Office Stipend: One-time $150 equivalent home office stipend to outfit their home office. Calm Subscription: Premium subscription access to Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Hub Perks: Receive meal and transportation benefits when traveling to the Poland Hub. Baby Swag: If you have a baby or adopt, you’ll receive a company-branded first bath bundle. Sabbatical Program: After 5 years of employment, receive a month-long paid sabbatical leave, with a sabbatical leave bonus.