Senior Software Engineer

🏢 Summary: Senior or Staff Backend Engineer role focused on architecting and scaling AI-native backend systems for a modern accounting platform. The position involves designing distributed services, building high-performance APIs, and establishing engineering standards to support rapid, reliable product delivery. You will work closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to develop agentic systems and scalable data pipelines. 🗂️ Requirements: 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience, Proven experience designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale, Strong expertise in API design, Strong expertise in data modelling, Deep understanding of distributed systems trade-offs, Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP in production, Practical experience with CI/CD in high-frequency deployment environments, Experience implementing testing and deployment strategies, Strong knowledge of observability practices, Experience participating in on-call rotations 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, React, AWS, GCP, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure, CI/CD, APIs, DistributedSystems 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer to own and evolve our backend services as we scale. This is a broad, high-impact role — you'll architect new features, build the systems that underpin our core product, and set the engineering standards that shape how the whole team works. The focus is on building a modern, AI-native developer experience. That means working closely with Product, AI, and Operations teams to design agentic systems, distributed data pipelines, and scalable incident response infrastructure — and doing it in a way that lets the team ship with confidence multiple times a day. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Architecture and feature design Partner with Product, AI, and Operations teams to architect new features and complex agentic systems. Make clear architectural trade-offs that balance platform, product, and business goals. Backend services and APIs Build and maintain the backend services and APIs that power the core product. Ensure systems are secure, well-tested, and high performance. Distributed systems Design and implement distributed services to orchestrate data pipelines, automate investigations, and enable incident response at scale. Operational excellence Own operational best practices so the team can ship multiple times a day with confidence. Healthy on-call culture and strong observability are part of what you'll build and maintain. Engineering standards Set the bar for writing, communication, and system design across the team. Your influence will shape how a modern AI-native product is built. WHAT WE LOOK FOR 5–10+ years of backend engineering experience A strong track record designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale. Deep backend fundamentals Expertise in API design, data modelling, and reasoning about distributed systems trade-offs. You understand the nuances, not just the patterns. AWS or GCP hands-on experience Solid understanding of how infrastructure decisions impact application reliability and performance. You've run things in production, not just designed them. CI/CD in practice Practical experience with testing and deployment strategies in high-frequency shipping environments. Observability and on-call maturity A solid grasp of what good observability looks like and how to build healthy on-call practices that don't burn people out. Bonus Experience at an early-stage or scaling startup. Exposure to modern AI and ML systems. Experience shipping product without a dedicated product manager. TECH STACK TypeScript, React, Node.js, AWS, Terraform, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Azure AI. The team uses GitHub, Slack, Linear, Figma, and Notion day to day. THE TEAM Small, senior, and in-person. The office is in central Wrocław, next to the main train station. The expectation is 4–5 days a week in the office. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary $130,000 – $190,000 USD depending on experience, plus competitive equity. Wellness and commute stipend $100 per month. Hardware Premium hardware provided — MacBook Pro and AirPods. Food Daily in-office lunch and dinner. Time off 20 PTO days plus 9 US public holidays. Relocation Support available for candidates relocating to Wrocław.

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining production-grade backend systems that power AI-driven business automation. The role covers full ownership from system design to deployment, focusing on scalable, reliable distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. This is a Warsaw-based, office role with strong emphasis on technical leadership and AI-supported development workflows. 🗂️ Requirements: Senior-level experience in backend engineering on production systems, Strong Python programming skills, Experience with distributed systems concepts, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, Ability to design, implement, and deliver systems to production, Strong written and spoken communication skills, Regular use of AI tools in development workflows 📃 Skills: Python, AWS, Azure, SQL, NoSQL, DistributedSystems, Concurrency, AsynchronousProcessing, APIs, Cloud, GitHubCopilot, OpenAI, Claude, TypeScript 🏢 Description: About Us Many companies want to use AI agents, but these agents often struggle with real business tasks. We solve this problem by building a platform that helps AI understand business rules, workflows, and processes. This allows AI to make better decisions and provide accurate, reliable, and compliant results. Well-known companies from different industries use our technology to automate up to 85% of customer cases, reduce handling time by 20–25%, and complete tasks that used to take hours in just seconds. We also work with leading technology partners and have been recognized for our innovative approach. Our goal is to help people everywhere get better answers through AI. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who can take ownership of important systems instead of only completing assigned tasks. You will solve complex problems, design backend solutions, build them, and make sure they run well in production. We want someone with strong technical skills, good communication, and the ability to create simple, reliable, and easy-to-maintain systems. This is a product engineering role with responsibility from system design to production. The position is based in Warsaw and requires office work. Responsibilities Design and develop backend services, APIs, data processing, and background tasks for production systems. Turn unclear business needs into clear technical plans and practical solutions. Maintain services after release by improving reliability, monitoring, performance, and fixing issues. Make good decisions about system architecture, data models, interfaces, and future scaling. Write technical documentation, architecture notes, and diagrams when they help the team. Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and platform engineers to deliver complete solutions. Improve development processes using AI tools, automation, and internal workflows. Support the team through code reviews, design reviews, and practical technical leadership. Requirements Strong experience as a senior backend engineer working on production systems. Excellent Python skills and the ability to write clean and maintainable code. Good understanding of distributed systems, including concurrency, failure handling, data consistency, asynchronous processing, and service design. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar services. Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, schema design, and performance optimization. Ability to take a project from an idea through design and implementation to production. Strong written and spoken communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly. Regular use of AI tools in everyday development and interest in improving AI-based workflows. Nice to Have Experience with LLM-based applications, search systems, AI infrastructure, or large data pipelines. Knowledge of TypeScript or the ability to contribute to frontend development when needed. Experience guiding other engineers and influencing technical decisions without being a formal manager. What We Offer B2B contract and company stock options. MacBook Pro for work. Modern technology stack and opportunities to contribute to open-source projects. Access to advanced AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, TypingMind, and MCP servers. Our Culture and Values Our leadership team has strong experience in AI and knowledge management. We have secured more than $60 million in funding and achieved three years of continuous 3x growth. Our work is based on these values: Quality – We aim for excellent work and high coding standards. Momentum – We take initiative and keep projects moving forward. Accountability – We take responsibility and give honest, respectful feedback. Hard Work – We believe great results come from teamwork and consistent effort. Learning Agility – We stay curious, learn from mistakes, and improve every day. Adapt and Thrive – We accept change and see challenges as opportunities. Win Together – We succeed as one team through honesty, openness, and support for our shared mission.

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on building and scaling backend systems for an AI-driven product that transforms complex government data into actionable insights. The position involves designing data ingestion, processing pipelines, and distributed infrastructure from scratch, with full ownership from architecture to production. You will work closely with a small senior team to deliver scalable, production-ready systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of Backend Engineering experience, Experience in JVM ecosystem, Experience in product companies (B2B SaaS preferred), Experience designing and owning backend systems in production, Strong knowledge of system design and scalability, Experience building asynchronous or distributed systems, Ability to make and justify technical decisions, Fluency in English, Valid work authorization in Europe or LATAM 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Java, JVM, SQL, GCP, Messaging, Queues, DistributedSystems, SystemDesign, DataPipelines, LLMs, AI 🏢 Description: About the role We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our early team and help build our product from zero to one. You’ll work on a product that helps companies navigate complex government data, from contracts and grants to market signals and turn it into actionable insights using AI. On the backend side, this means working on data ingestion, processing, and the infrastructure that powers search and AI-driven workflows at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with a small, senior team and have real ownership, from shaping solutions to shipping them to production and improving them over time. You might be a fit if you: Must have: 6+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably in the JVM ecosystem (we use Kotlin on the backend) Experience working in product companies (B2B SaaS preferred) with direct impact on shipped features Experience working in small companies or startups would be a strong advantage Experience designing and owning backend systems in production (from initial design to deployment and ongoing improvements) Strong understanding of system design, including scalability, failure handling, and trade-offs Experience building asynchronous or distributed systems (e.g. messaging, queues, event-driven systems) Ability to make and justify technical decisions, not just implement given solutions Fluency in written and spoken English Nice to have: Experience with large-scale data processing, scraping, or data pipelines Experience working with LLMs / AI-related systems Experience with GCP or similar cloud environments How We Work Build Bridges to Help Customers Win - We pride ourselves on being obsessively customer-centric. Shooting Star Speed - We move with extreme speed. We value momentum, decisiveness, and the ability to accelerate when it matters. Fun Is a Feature - Fun is a Feature means we intentionally design Starbridge to be an energizing place to do hard work. Joy, humor, and camaraderie make great teams faster, sharper, and more resilient. In the Arena - We believe the best ideas come from living close to the work, feeling the friction, hearing the nuance, and experiencing the details firsthand. Benefits include: Competitive salary + early-stage equity Unlimited PTO Regular off-sites (NYC + global locations) Interview Process We move fast — really fast. Getting back to someone today beats tomorrow, and our interview process reflects that mindset. Please keep us posted on your timeline so we can move quickly and speed things up where needed. After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will make sure you're a good fit for the role. You will have the opportunity ask questions and learn more about the role as well. We'll then send you a programming challenge that consists of two parts: LeetCode and SQL. Beyond that step, you will enter the main process, which consists of three interviews: System design exercise hands-on. Live coding in Java/Kotlin. Product thinking and past work. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet. Eligibility to Work in Europe or LATAM: Candidates must hold valid authorization to work in the country where they will be based. At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or assist with work permit applications.

🏢 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 engineering role focused on designing and scaling assortment management systems in a distributed retail environment using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS, and Kubernetes. The position involves leading backend architecture, building event-driven integrations, optimizing system reliability, and collaborating with product and engineering stakeholders. Candidates will also mentor engineers and drive best practices across scalable cloud-native platforms. 🗂️ Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or related technical field, 6+ years of backend development experience, Experience with Kotlin, Experience with Spring Boot, Strong knowledge of REST APIs, Experience with microservices, Experience with distributed systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Hands-on experience with Kafka, Experience with asynchronous processing, Experience with AWS, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Amazon EKS, Experience with PostgreSQL, Knowledge of CI/CD, Experience with containerization, Knowledge of observability tooling, Knowledge of OAuth2, Knowledge of IAM, English proficiency, Polish proficiency, Availability for hybrid work in Katowice 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Spring, SpringBoot, REST, Microservices, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, EKS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Docker, OAuth2, IAM 🏢 Description: Responsibilities We are looking for a strong backend engineer who wants to design and scale core systems powering product and assortment management across a large retail ecosystem . You will take ownership of backend architecture and system evolution within the assortment management domain , building scalable services and integrations across a complex, event-driven enterprise landscape. You act as a technical driver within the team, working closely with architects, product owners and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. Your key responsibilities include: Design and develop scalable backend services , APIs and integrations using Kotlin and Spring Boot within distributed systems. Translate complex business and product data requirements into robust , maintainable and scalable system designs . Lead the design and evolution of event - driven architectures and asynchronous processing using Kafka . Design and integrate backend systems within AWS and Kubernetes -based enterprise environments. Drive data modeling and persistence strategies using PostgreSQL and cloud - native approaches. Act as a technical interface between business , product and engineering teams, leading solution design and backlog refinement . Drive engineering best practices , observability , reliability and architectural consistency across the platform. Lead troubleshooting , optimization and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring less experienced engineers. Benefits Motivizer Benefits Platform to choose and manage all your benefits in one place. You receive a budget (550 PLN monthly). You can choose medical care package, meal tickets, sports cards (we have Multisport and on preferential terms, we have membership cards to one of the most popular Gyms), cinema tickets, shop vouchers, discounts and many more. Language Courses – you'll have access to a multi-language learning platform enabling you to practice your language skills and learn new ones! Regular and systematic further training opportunities - both internally and from external providers. We support your ongoing learning and development. Cooperation within an internal community is our everyday reality. We have networking events, coding challenges, and company parties for different occasions. Qualifications Completed university degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical field. 6+ years of professional experience in backend development using Kotlin and Spring Boot in complex environments. Strong expertise in REST APIs , microservices , distributed systems and event - driven architectures . Deep hands-on experience with Kafka and asynchronous processing patterns in production systems. Strong experience with AWS and Kubernetes (including Amazon EKS ) in scalable environments. Solid experience with PostgreSQL and designing performant, reliable data models. Experience with CI/CD , containerization , observability tooling and modern security concepts (OAuth2, IAM). Strong communication skills in English and Polish , with readiness to work in a hybrid model in Katowice . About OBI Smart Technologies WHO ARE WE: We are a joint venture between OBI and Reply Group, responsible for co-designing, building and operating mission-critical digital platforms for commerce, customer service, and omnichannel retail. OUR MISSION: " We unite technology leadership with deep retail vision to implement standardized processes and scalable digital products that drive efficient support for one of Europe’s largest DIY retailers. Leveraging proven best practices, we advance the internationalization of products and the digital mindset of our partners, delivering consistent and business-critical solutions to support the targets of our customer. "

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on designing, building, and maintaining production backend systems and AI-driven workflows in a fully onsite Warsaw office environment. The position involves ownership of system architecture, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure from design through production. Candidates will collaborate across teams, improve engineering processes with AI tools, and contribute to scalable, reliable solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience as a senior backend engineer on production systems, Excellent Python programming skills, Understanding of distributed systems, Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms, Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience with asynchronous processing and service design, Ability to design and deliver systems from idea to production, Strong written and spoken communication skills, Regular use of AI development tools, Ability to work fully onsite in Warsaw 📃 Skills: Python, AWS, Azure, SQL, NoSQL, APIs, AI, TypeScript, GitHub, Copilot, Claude, OpenAI, Codex 🏢 Description: Please note: This role requires working from our office in Warsaw city centre 5 days a week . This is a fully on-site position , and remote or hybrid work is not available . About Us Many companies want to use AI agents, but these agents often struggle with real business tasks. We solve this problem by building a platform that helps AI understand business rules, workflows, and processes. This allows AI to make better decisions and provide accurate, reliable, and compliant results. Well-known companies from different industries use our technology to automate up to 85% of customer cases, reduce handling time by 20–25%, and complete tasks that used to take hours in just seconds. We also work with leading technology partners and have been recognized for our innovative approach. Our goal is to help people everywhere get better answers through AI. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who can take ownership of important systems instead of only completing assigned tasks. You will solve complex problems, design backend solutions, build them, and make sure they run well in production. We want someone with strong technical skills, good communication, and the ability to create simple, reliable, and easy-to-maintain systems. This is a product engineering role with responsibility from system design to production. The position is based in Warsaw and requires office work. Responsibilities Design and develop backend services, APIs, data processing, and background tasks for production systems. Turn unclear business needs into clear technical plans and practical solutions. Maintain services after release by improving reliability, monitoring, performance, and fixing issues. Make good decisions about system architecture, data models, interfaces, and future scaling. Write technical documentation, architecture notes, and diagrams when they help the team. Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and platform engineers to deliver complete solutions. Improve development processes using AI tools, automation, and internal workflows. Support the team through code reviews, design reviews, and practical technical leadership. Requirements Strong experience as a senior backend engineer working on production systems. Excellent Python skills and the ability to write clean and maintainable code. Good understanding of distributed systems, including concurrency, failure handling, data consistency, asynchronous processing, and service design. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar services. Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, schema design, and performance optimization. Ability to take a project from an idea through design and implementation to production. Strong written and spoken communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly. Regular use of AI tools in everyday development and interest in improving AI-based workflows. Nice to Have Experience with LLM-based applications, search systems, AI infrastructure, or large data pipelines. Knowledge of TypeScript or the ability to contribute to frontend development when needed. Experience guiding other engineers and influencing technical decisions without being a formal manager. What We Offer B2B contract and company stock options. MacBook Pro for work. Modern technology stack and opportunities to contribute to open-source projects. Access to advanced AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, TypingMind, and MCP servers. Our Culture and Values Our leadership team has strong experience in AI and knowledge management. We have secured more than $60 million in funding and achieved three years of continuous 3x growth. Our work is based on these values: Quality – We aim for excellent work and high coding standards. Momentum – We take initiative and keep projects moving forward. Accountability – We take responsibility and give honest, respectful feedback. Hard Work – We believe great results come from teamwork and consistent effort. Learning Agility – We stay curious, learn from mistakes, and improve every day. Adapt and Thrive – We accept change and see challenges as opportunities. Win Together – We succeed as one team through honesty, openness, and support for our shared mission.

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on defining the technical direction and architecture of a domain within a borderless financial platform. The position involves designing scalable microservices, driving architectural decisions, and leading a small backend team in a distributed environment. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and high‑volume transaction processing in a cloud-based ecosystem. 🗂️ Requirements: 4-7 years backend engineering experience, Proficiency in Go, Experience with Java 21 or modern Java, Experience designing microservices with clear contracts, Experience with caching strategies including TTL and invalidation, Experience with event-driven or asynchronous architectures, Experience with structured logging, metrics, and alerting, Experience with AWS services, Experience with relational and non-relational databases, Experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks, Experience reviewing code and architectural decisions, Availability to work in GMT+5:30 timezone 📃 Skills: Java, Go, Spring, JDBI, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, DynamoDB, Redis, SQS, SNS, Kafka, AWS, EKS, ALB, RDS, S3, Kong, Datadog, Quickwit, JWT, RBAC, TLS, Docker, ArgoCD, GitHub, Microservices, Kafka, CDC 🏢 Description: Project overview This project focuses on developing a borderless financial platform that supports international banking flows, payments, account management and regulatory compliant operations. The product handles sensitive data and high volume transactions while prioritising reliability and security. Team You will work in a distributed environment with backend engineers, a product manager and platform specialists. The role involves leading a sub team of three to five engineers, conducting design reviews, ensuring code quality standards and supporting collaborative decision making. Position overview We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who will define the technical direction of a backend domain and drive architectural decisions. You will design microservices, create scalable solutions, guide a small engineering group and collaborate closely with product specialists to shape the delivery roadmap. We are looking for a person willing to work in the time zone: GMT+5:30. Technology stack Java 21, Go, Spring Boot, JDBI, custom workflow engines, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, DynamoDB, Redis, SQS, SNS, Kafka, AWS EKS ALB RDS S3 Secrets Manager, Kong API Gateway, Datadog, Quickwit, JWT RBAC TLS request and response encryption VAPT, GitHub Actions, Docker, ArgoCD, microservices, event driven architecture, saga and orchestration patterns, CDC pipelines, maker checker workflows Responsibilities Plan and design backend microservices with clear boundaries and contracts Develop solutions for domains such as onboarding, payments, transaction orchestration or platform components Break complex epics into actionable tasks with clear acceptance criteria Review designs from other engineers to ensure scalability and fault tolerance Drive technical decisions including caching layers, asynchronous processing strategies, database choices and API versioning Evaluate build versus buy options for integrations and services Collaborate with a product manager to align on scope and prioritisation Lead a sub team of backend engineers and support their professional growth Support incident response, root cause analysis and long term improvements Monitor service performance using logging, metrics and tracing tools Requirements Professional backend engineering experience from 4-7 years Experience with Go (tooling & CLIs) Experience designing microservices with well-defined contracts and boundaries Experience with Java 21 or modern Java versions Experience with caching strategy design, including TTL and invalidation approaches Experience working with asynchronous processing, event-driven architecture, or queue-based workflows Experience using structured logging, metrics, and alerting to debug production systems Experience in making build versus buy decisions with clear trade-off analysis Experience reviewing code and identifying architectural or contract issues Experience with AWS-based services Experience working with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL or DynamoDB Experience writing backend services using Spring Boot or similar frameworks Nice to have Experience with financial or payments related systems Experience with KYC or AML flows Experience with workflow or orchestration engines Experience with platform wide pattern creation or reusable service design Experience with data encryption practices and security audits Experience with CockroachDB or high availability distributed databases What We Offer: Vacation days : Up to 26 business days per year. 10 illness/special days off per year (fully paid, no medical papers needed) for all contract types Health and life insurance (Luxmed) MyBenefit platform with Multisport option Internal psychological support service English language classes from the first working day Access to external learning platforms : O’Reilly, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and a wide catalog of diverse internal training Flexible workplace : work from the office, from home, or choose a hybrid option Tech Skills Mentoring Program Opportunities to develop as a public speaker, mentor, or technical interviewer Fully paid idle (bench) when not involved in a project Certification reimbursement (AWS, GCP, Microsoft, etc.)

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on designing and scaling a high-throughput, event-driven platform. The position centers on building and optimizing large-scale event processing services and APIs in distributed systems. It involves solving complex scalability and reliability challenges in a massive-scale environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Senior-level experience in backend development, Strong Python expertise, Experience scaling message queue systems, Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture, Proven track record building high-throughput backend services, Experience designing scalable and fault-tolerant systems, Ability to implement and optimize APIs 📃 Skills: Python, Azure, ServiceBus, StorageQueues, EventHubs, Microservices, DistributedSystems, APIs, EventDriven, EventSourcing, Streaming, Observability, Monitoring 🏢 Description: Location: Remote Type: Full-time Level: Senior Duration: 4 months Start: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a team responsible for building and scaling a high-throughput, event-driven platform operating at massive scale. Your primary focus will be the event processing backbone — designing, developing, and optimizing services that handle large volumes of messages reliably and efficiently. You will work closely with architects and other senior engineers to implement APIs that expose data and support advanced triage and processing workflows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving hard scalability problems , working with distributed systems, and building resilient backend services that operate under real-world load. Responsibilities Design and build backend services responsible for large-scale event processing Optimize and scale message-based systems to handle high throughput and reliability requirements Implement APIs defined by system architects to expose data and collect processing results Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve platform performance and resilience Contribute to architectural decisions around scalability, fault tolerance, and observability Core Skills Strong experience with Python as a primary backend language Deep expertise in scaling message queue systems (e.g. Azure Service Bus, Storage Queues, Event Hubs or similar) Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems Proven experience building high-throughput, resilient backend services Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex systems Highly Desirable Experience with event-driven or event sourcing architectures Background in data processing frameworks or streaming systems Experience building platforms related to observability, monitoring, or large-scale event management Familiarity with designing systems for fault tolerance and graceful degradation What we offer Work on technically challenging systems operating at very large scale High level of autonomy and real influence on system architecture Collaboration with experienced engineers in a mature engineering environment Competitive compensation and flexible working model Project with strong technical ownership

🏢 Summary: Senior backend engineering role focused on designing and scaling assortment management systems in a large retail ecosystem using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS, and Kubernetes. The position involves building distributed, event-driven services, leading backend architecture evolution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable enterprise solutions. The role also includes mentoring engineers, driving engineering best practices, and improving system reliability and observability. 🗂️ Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or comparable technical field, 6+ years of backend development experience, Experience with Kotlin, Experience with Spring Boot, Expertise in REST APIs, Experience with microservices, Experience with distributed systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Hands-on experience with Kafka, Experience with asynchronous processing, Experience with AWS, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Amazon EKS, Experience with PostgreSQL, Experience with CI/CD, Experience with containerization, Knowledge of observability tooling, Knowledge of OAuth2, Knowledge of IAM, English proficiency, Polish proficiency, Readiness to work in hybrid model in Katowice 📃 Skills: Kotlin, Spring, SpringBoot, REST, Microservices, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, EKS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Docker, OAuth2, IAM 🏢 Description: Responsibilities We are looking for a strong backend engineer who wants to design and scale core systems powering product and assortment management across a large retail ecosystem . You will take ownership of backend architecture and system evolution within the assortment management domain , building scalable services and integrations across a complex, event-driven enterprise landscape. You act as a technical driver within the team, working closely with architects, product owners and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. Your key responsibilities include: Design and develop scalable backend services , APIs and integrations using Kotlin and Spring Boot within distributed systems. Translate complex business and product data requirements into robust , maintainable and scalable system designs . Lead the design and evolution of event - driven architectures and asynchronous processing using Kafka . Design and integrate backend systems within AWS and Kubernetes -based enterprise environments. Drive data modeling and persistence strategies using PostgreSQL and cloud - native approaches. Act as a technical interface between business , product and engineering teams, leading solution design and backlog refinement . Drive engineering best practices , observability , reliability and architectural consistency across the platform. Lead troubleshooting , optimization and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring less experienced engineers. Qualifications Completed university degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical field. 6+ years of professional experience in backend development using Kotlin and Spring Boot in complex environments. Strong expertise in REST APIs , microservices , distributed systems and event - driven architectures . Deep hands-on experience with Kafka and asynchronous processing patterns in production systems. Strong experience with AWS and Kubernetes (including Amazon EKS ) in scalable environments. Solid experience with PostgreSQL and designing performant, reliable data models. Experience with CI/CD , containerization , observability tooling and modern security concepts (OAuth2, IAM). Strong communication skills in English and Polish , with readiness to work in a hybrid model in Katowice . About OBI Smart Technologies WHO ARE WE: We are a joint venture between OBI and Reply Group, responsible for co-designing, building and operating mission-critical digital platforms for commerce, customer service, and omnichannel retail. OUR MISSION: " We unite technology leadership with deep retail vision to implement standardized processes and scalable digital products that drive efficient support for one of Europe’s largest DIY retailers. Leveraging proven best practices, we advance the internationalization of products and the digital mindset of our partners, delivering consistent and business-critical solutions to support the targets of our customer. "

🏢 Summary: Senior Backend Engineer role focused on building and scaling backend microservices for consumer-facing platforms and internal data privacy systems. The position involves developing distributed, event-driven systems supporting personalization, search, and regulatory compliance at scale. It requires strong experience in JVM technologies and cloud-native environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong commercial experience with JVM-based languages (Java or Scala), Experience with Kotlin or willingness to learn, Solid understanding of microservices architecture, Experience with event-driven systems, Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Hands-on CI/CD experience in production, Experience with unit and integration testing, Experience with relational databases and SQL, Ability to design and maintain scalable distributed systems 📃 Skills: Java, Scala, Kotlin, JVM, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, GraphQL, Go, Python 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing product organization working on consumer-facing platforms and internal data systems. This role is suited for an experienced backend engineer who is comfortable building scalable, reliable services across different domains, from customer-facing journeys to data privacy and compliance infrastructure. About the Project: You will contribute to backend systems that power core customer experiences and internal platform initiatives. Depending on the team, this includes scaling a menu and personalization platform for high-traffic consumer applications, or building a centralized Data Privacy Service handling regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA) and Data Subject Requests at scale. Both streams require strong engineering fundamentals, a microservices mindset, and the ability to deliver in complex, distributed environments. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices across consumer or data platform domains; Build systems supporting search, personalization, customer targeting, and engagement; Develop and operate services ensuring regulatory compliance and secure data handling (GDPR, CCPA); Work with event-driven architectures and distributed systems; Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, and overall engineering quality; Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver reliable and performant solutions. Qualifications: Strong commercial experience with JVM-based languages (Java, Scala, or similar); Experience with Kotlin, or willingness to learn it on the project; Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems; Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; Hands-on CI/CD experience in a production environment; Experience with unit and integration testing; Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and SQL; AWS and Terraform experience is a plus; Experience with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or GraphQL is a plus; Go or Python knowledge is a nice to have; Background in e-commerce, subscription platforms, or data privacy systems is a plus. Recruitment Process: Initial interview with our recruitment team; Interview with the hiring manager; Live Coding Assessment; Meeting with the Project Manager. Inuits Sp. z o.o. is registered in the National Register of Employment Agencies (KRAZ) under number 35420.