Senior Software Engineer — Data Products

🏢 Summary: As a Senior Software Engineer in the Data Products department, you will build and scale high-performance data products and pipelines that power AI Search and ML models across multiple markets. The role focuses on designing Kafka-based data pipelines, managing ETL processes, and enhancing data infrastructure in a global, cross-functional environment. You will directly impact the evolution of data-driven recruitment solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Proficiency in Java, Practical knowledge of Airflow or similar orchestration tools, Experience with Kafka (MSK), Strong knowledge of SQL, Experience with Big Data, Experience with Data Warehousing, Experience with ETL, English proficiency at B2 level or higher 📃 Skills: Java, Kafka, MSK, Airflow, SQL, BigData, DataWarehousing, ETL, AWS, Glue, EMR, ECS, Docker, Redshift, DynamoDB, S3, Terraform 🏢 Description: Who we are At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are more than 300 ambitious specialists working on the development of our IT products. We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms and e-recruiting. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform. Job Description The job at a glance As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for building innovative data products that help recruiters find the right talent. You will design and implement high-performance applications using Kafka, while collaborating with cross-functional international teams. Working in the Data Products department , your work will directly power AI Search and ML models across multiple markets. This is so important to us. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in reshaping the labour market, helping it work for everyone, regardless of background. Your responsibilities Build and evolve data products that serve as the backbone for job listing data across Stepstone’s global platform Design and implement high-performance data pipelines using Kafka Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data engineering solutions Manage and improve ETL pipelines and data orchestration across a rich ecosystem of data sources Continuously improve and scale our data infrastructure to support a growing number of use cases and markets Qualifications Your skills and qualifications Proficiency in coding with Java Practical knowledge of Airflow or similar orchestration tools Experience working with Kafka (MSK) Strong knowledge of SQL Experience with Big Data, Data Warehousing, and ETL Nice to have / you may also bring: Experience with AWS services (e.g. Glue, EMR, ECS with Docker, Redshift, DynamoDB, S3) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform Strong communication skills in English (B2+ level) A passion for data-driven solutions that make a real impact 👉 You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply — we’re happy to support your growth in areas that are new to you. Additional Information Your benefits We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Premium medical and dental care Life insurance Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.) Employee Referral Program Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, in-house projects Tech and sport communities Events and integration parties Charity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer days English/German classes Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, or any other characteristic.

🏢 Summary: Senior individual contributor role providing technical leadership for a Data Platform, defining architecture and driving engineering excellence across data, platform and infrastructure domains. The position focuses on building scalable, reliable and well-governed data solutions supporting analytics, AI and business-critical products. It involves mentoring engineers and shaping standards, tooling and automation within a cloud-native environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer or equivalent senior IC role, Strong background in data platforms and distributed systems, Experience with cloud-native architectures, Expertise in AWS and infrastructure as code, Experience building scalable data solutions, Knowledge of data lake or lakehouse architectures, Experience with batch and streaming processing, Knowledge of data quality, governance and observability tools 📃 Skills: AWS, Terraform, Kafka, MSK, Airflow, Glue, Spark, Iceberg, Datadog, DBT, AI, Cloud, Data, Infrastructure 🏢 Description: Who we are At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are here as more than 300 ambitious specialists who work on the development of our IT products. We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms and e-recruiting. Join our team of 3,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform. The job at a glance Join our team and you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership for our Data Platform team, defining technical direction and driving architectural decisions across data, platform and infrastructure domains. Working in the Data Platform department you will build scalable, reliable and well-governed data platform capabilities that support analytics, AI and business-critical products, while collaborating closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers and Enterprise Architects. This is so important to us. By joining our team, you will be playing a vital role as together we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody. Your responsibilities Define and evolve the technical vision, roadmap and architecture of the Data Platform, driving decisions across data, platform and infrastructure domains Establish engineering standards, best practices and reusable patterns while partnering with Enterprise Architecture and influencing technical direction Drive engineering excellence by improving code quality, testing, observability, reliability and operational practices Support end-to-end delivery by guiding teams through complex technical challenges, improving decision-making, and contributing to planning and risk management Mentor engineers, grow senior technical capabilities and champion AI-assisted development and engineering automation Your skills and qualifications Proven experience as a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer or in an equivalent senior individual contributor leadership role Strong background in data platforms, distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, with experience shaping technical direction across teams and stakeholders Solid expertise in relevant technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Kafka/MSK, Airflow, Glue or Spark, and building scalable data solutions Experience with modern data ecosystems including data lakes/lakehouse architectures, Iceberg or similar table formats, as well as batch and streaming processing Knowledge of data quality, governance, cataloguing and observability tools (e.g. Datadog), with DBT or AI-assisted engineering practices as a plus Your benefits We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Premium medical and dental care Life insurance Flex Benefits - Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets etc.) Employee Referral Program Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects Tech and sport communities Events and integration parties Charity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer days English/German classes Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

🏢 Summary: The role focuses on integrating security tools with DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure while leveraging AI coding agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to automate workflows and enhance security governance. You will build backend integrations, APIs, and cloud-based applications to support SOC, GRC, and AppSec teams, embedding security into CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. The position combines DevSecOps, AI-driven automation, and security data engineering to deliver intelligent reporting and secure development processes. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience integrating security tools with DevOps pipelines, Hands-on experience with AI coding agents and MCP or similar LLM tool-integration frameworks, Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud platforms, Experience with container orchestration technologies, Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting, Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation, Ability to build security dashboards and reporting solutions, Experience collaborating with SOC, GRC, and AppSec teams 📃 Skills: Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell, Java, Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS, Azure, GitHub, Bamboo, Bitbucket, MCP, Grafana, Kibana, WIZ, SentinelOne, Obsidian, CI/CD, DevSecOps, IaC, Docker, Kubernetes 🏢 Description: Who we are At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are here as more than 300 ambitious specialists who work on the development of our IT products. We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms and e-recruiting. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform. Job Description Join our team and you’ll be responsible for integrating security tools with our technology stack and CI/CD pipelines, while leveraging AI coding agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to automate workflows and accelerate development. Working in the Security Engineering / DevSecOps department you will support SOC, GRC, and AppSec teams by building intelligent integrations, automating security data processing, and delivering insightful reporting dashboards. This is so important to us. By joining our team, you will be playing a vital role as together we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody. Your Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and maintain backend integrations using modern scripting languages and AI coding agents to accelerate delivery and prototyping. Design and implement APIs and cloud-based applications for the GRC department, including building and maintaining MCP servers/tools that securely expose internal security data and APIs to AI agents. Integrate security solutions into CI/CD pipelines to enhance governance, ensuring AI-generated code is automatically scanned and validated. Leverage data to support IT-GRC risk reporting, using AI agents to parse and structure complex security logs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous improvement across platforms and workflows. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, contributing to internal modules and embedding security-by-design principles into AI-driven templates and automation. Qualifications Strong experience integrating security tooling with DevOps pipelines and infrastructure automation, including collaboration with SOC, GRC, and AppSec teams to deliver automated workflows and reporting. Experience working alongside AI coding agents and familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar frameworks for extending LLM capabilities with external tools and data sources. Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration technologies. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automating tasks, processes, and building security data pipelines. Experience building dashboards and reports for security data visualization and metrics, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Additional Information Technology Stack 💻 AI & Tooling: AI Coding Agents , Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystems Languages: Python / Go / Bash / PowerShell / Java Infrastructure: Terraform CI/CD: GitHub / Bamboo / Bitbucket Cloud: AWS / Azure Security: WIZ, SentinelOne, Obsidian, etc. Observability: Grafana / Kibana Your benefits We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Premium medical and dental care Life insurance Flex Benefits - Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets etc.) Employee Referral Program Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects Tech and sport communities Events and integration parties Charity initiatives, 2 extra volunteer days English/German classes Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

🏢 Summary: Backend engineering role focused on building and operating AI- and rule-based parsing and normalization services for job and CV data. The position involves developing Java and Python APIs, working with Kafka-based event-driven pipelines, and maintaining distributed backend systems end-to-end in an international team. 🗂️ Requirements: Java and/or Python backend development, Experience with distributed systems, Knowledge of event-driven architectures, Ability to build and maintain APIs, Automated testing practices, Service lifecycle ownership, Code quality focus 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Kafka, APIs, JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Teams, macOS, Windows 🏢 Description: Company Description At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are more than 300 ambitious specialists working on the development of our IT products. Job Description The job at a glance Team Mélange builds AI- and rule-based parsing and normalization solutions that turn unstructured job and CV data into structured signals used across the Stepstone marketplace. Our services are consumed as APIs by teams across the organisation. Join our team and you’ll help build, scale, and operate these services. Working in the Mélange team you will contribute to backend systems that power data processing across the organisation, working closely with engineers across multiple domains. Your responsibilities - Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python - Work on event-driven data pipelines based on Kafka - Take ownership of services end-to-end: design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration - Ensure code quality, including writing and maintaining automated tests - Collaborate with Software Engineers, ML Engineers, and a Product Manager in a distributed, international team Qualifications Your skills and qualifications - You write clean, testable backend code in Java and/or Python - You are comfortable working with distributed systems and event-driven architectures - You take ownership of services across their full lifecycle - You care about code quality, including automated testing - You have a pragmatic mindset and focus on delivering working solutions Additional Information Software/Hardware - Mac/Dell laptop - Windows/macOS system - 2 monitors (24", 27", or 32") - Adjustable desks - Slack + Teams - Atlassian tools: JIRA, Confluence Your benefits - Premium medical and dental care - Life insurance - Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.) - Employee Referral Program - Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects - Tech and sport communities - Events and integration parties - Charity initiatives and 2 extra volunteer days - English/German classes - Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to success as a global company, and we encourage applications from everyone regardless of background or identity.

🏢 Summary: Backend Engineer role in Team Mélange focused on building and operating AI- and rule-based parsing and normalization services that transform unstructured job and CV data into structured signals. The position involves developing scalable backend systems and event-driven data pipelines consumed as APIs across the organization. You will own services end-to-end, ensuring quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. 🗂️ Requirements: Proficiency in Java and/or Python, Experience with backend service and API development, Knowledge of distributed systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Experience with Kafka, Ability to design, test, deploy, and monitor services, Experience with automated testing 📃 Skills: Java, Python, Kafka, APIs, Microservices, DistributedSystems, EventDrivenArchitecture, AutomatedTesting 🏢 Description: Company Description At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. At our Tech Hub, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are more than 300 ambitious specialists working on the development of our IT products. We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms and e-recruiting. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform. Job Description The job at a glance Team Mélange builds AI- and rule-based parsing and normalization solutions that turn unstructured job and CV data into structured signals used across the Stepstone marketplace. Our services are consumed as APIs by teams across the organisation. Join our team and you’ll help build, scale, and operate these services. Working in the Mélange team you will contribute to backend systems that power data processing across the organisation, working closely with engineers across multiple domains. This is so important to us. By joining our team, you will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody. Your responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python Work on event-driven data pipelines based on Kafka Take ownership of services end-to-end: design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration Ensure code quality, including writing and maintaining automated tests Collaborate with Software Engineers, ML Engineers, and a Product Manager in a distributed, international team Qualifications Your skills and qualifications You write clean, testable backend code in Java and/or Python You are comfortable working with distributed systems and event-driven architectures (or willing to grow in this area) You take ownership of services across their full lifecycle You care about code quality, including automated testing You have a pragmatic mindset and focus on delivering working solutions 👉 You don’t need to tick every box to apply – we value different perspectives and are happy to support your growth in areas that are new to you. Additional Information Software/Hardware Mac/Dell laptop Windows/macOS system 2 monitors (24", 27", or 32") Adjustable desks Slack + Teams Atlassian tools: JIRA, Confluence Your benefits We’re a community that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life — it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Premium medical and dental care Life insurance Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.) Employee Referral Program Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, In-house projects Tech and sport communities Events and integration parties Charity initiatives and 2 extra volunteer days English/German classes Game room and chillout zone Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

🏢 Summary: Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role focused on building and deploying cloud-based systems using modern software craftsmanship practices and AI-assisted development tools. The position involves end-to-end software delivery, clean architecture, code reviews, testing, and improving delivery processes in a remote-first senior engineering team. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience with Java or Kotlin, 3+ years of professional experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL, Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, Experience with AI-assisted software development, Strong teamwork and collaboration skills 📃 Skills: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Microservices, TDD, BDD, DDD, Claude 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer who is hungry to deliver quality software at pace, by utilising the latest technology trends and modern Software Craftsmanship techniques. Who are we ? We are a remote-first boutique software house company founded by a group of seasoned software experts (average experience in the team is 12 years). What connected all of us, despite a long-term relationship, is a passion for building Great Software that matters. We believe in people, so this is why the key values of Shaped Thoughts are autonomy and trust. Our people have a real and direct impact on what and how we build things. We put extra effort into ensuring everyone can make a difference and grow among other experts. Qualifications: 5+ years of professional experience with Java or/and Kotlin 3+ years of professional experience with JavaScript or/and TypeScript Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) AI-assisted software development experience Nice to have: Microservices experience Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures TDD, BDD practitioner Domain-Driven Design knowledge As a part of the team you will : Design, implement, code review, test and deploy cloud-based systems Develop software from start to finish - you ship it, you run it! Deliver quality technical solutions that come from a robust design and clean architecture Build & improve the software delivery process using tools such as Claude Code How do we work? We work as a team - all people can freely exchange knowledge and tasks, that’s why we’re looking for strong team players We believe in continuous improvement (Kaizen mindset) We’re happy to share knowledge and spend time learning our domain and new technologies We value asynchronous communication for work, however we meet in person to improve our personal relationships What do we offer ? Being a part of a strong senior team with an ability to learn and exchange knowledge Remote-first work environment B2B rate 140-190 PLN / hour, depending on your level of expertise Open-ended B2B contract or contract of employment Recruitment process It consists of the following stages: CV screening Tech screening (45 min) Live coding session (1h) Architecture task (1h) At least one of the stages must be completed on-site in one of the major cities: Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Warszawa or Gdańsk. We actively encourage AI-assisted development in our daily work. However, during recruitment, we want to assess your individual skills - please don't use AI assistance unless explicitly permitted for a given stage.

🏢 Summary: Senior Data Platform Engineer role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available data persistence systems for distributed services. The position combines backend engineering, platform reliability, and cloud-native data infrastructure to improve performance, scalability, and observability of global data ecosystems. Hybrid work model with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of software engineering experience in production systems, Strong backend engineering skills (Python, Java, or Kotlin), Experience with large-scale, data-intensive systems, Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, Experience in cloud environments (AWS preferred), Experience with relational or NoSQL databases, Hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines, Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures, Understanding of end-to-end data flow (ingestion, transformation, storage, access), Experience designing scalable and reliable data systems 📃 Skills: Python, Java, Kotlin, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, AWS, Terraform, ETL 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global innovator in fitness and wellness technology. Their mission is to empower people to live fit, strong, long, and happy lives by delivering integrated experiences to millions of members anytime, anywhere. We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the Datastores team. This team is responsible for building and operating the core data persistence layer used by application services across the organization. In this role, you will design and improve the systems that store, access, and scale critical data across distributed services. It is a hands-on engineering position where you will work at the intersection of backend engineering, platform reliability, and cloud-native data infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the scalability, performance, and reliability of the company’s global data ecosystem. Key takeaways: Stack: Python, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, AWS Salary: 23.000 - 30 000 PLN gross per month on Employment Contract Working model: hybrid - 3x weekly from the office Location: ul. Grzybowska 60, Warsaw Recruitment process: A call with Motife recruiter (30 min) Coding Interview (1h) Interview panel: architecture & system design discussion; Hiring Manager meeting (up to 2h in total) Responsibilities: Data Infrastructure Engineering Design, build, and operate backend systems that rely on scalable and highly available data persistence layers. Contribute to architectural decisions around distributed data systems, multi-region persistence, and global scalability. Improve the reliability and performance of production datastores used by critical services. Data Performance & Optimization Partner with service teams to improve database schema design, query performance, and data modelling. Optimize data access patterns and indexing strategies for relational and NoSQL databases. Support teams in designing systems that scale efficiently under high load. Developer Experience & Platform Tooling Build and maintain self-service tooling that enables engineers to provision and manage databases and caching layers. Contribute to infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and internal developer platforms. Improve observability and operational insight into datastore performance and reliability. Platform Reliability & Observability Implement monitoring, metrics, and tracing strategies to improve visibility into production data systems. Develop autoscaling and performance optimization strategies for critical data infrastructure. Support operational excellence by reducing manual processes and improving system resilience. Requirements: Technical Expertise 5+ years of experience in software engineering, building and operating production systems Strong backend engineering fundamentals (e.g. Python, Java, or Kotlin) Experience working with large-scale, data-intensive systems Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals (e.g. scalability, latency, reliability, data consistency) Experience working in cloud environments (preferably AWS) Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch) Data Systems & Architecture Hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines and data processing systems Exposure to event-driven architectures, streaming or batch processing (e.g. Kafka, Spark, ETL workflows) Understanding of end-to-end data flow: ingestion (how data enters the system) transformation (how it is processed) storage & access (how other services consume it) Experience designing systems where data performance, scalability, and reliability are critical Collaboration & Engineering Mindset Ability to work cross-functionally with service teams to improve system design and data access patterns. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Clear communication skills and a collaborative engineering approach. What we offer: 100% paid medical care Multisport Creative tax (KUP) Home office allowance MacBook Pro Apply now If you’re excited about building developer platforms that scale, empower teams, and set new standards for engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our careers page and please submit your CV in English .

🏢 Summary: Senior Data Platform Engineer role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available data persistence systems for distributed services. The position combines backend engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, and data platform reliability to improve performance and scalability of global data systems. It is a hands-on role working with large-scale data pipelines, streaming, and cloud environments. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of software engineering experience in production systems, Strong backend programming skills in Python, Java, or Kotlin, Experience with large-scale, data-intensive systems, Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS, Experience with relational or NoSQL databases, Hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines, Experience with event-driven architectures or streaming systems, Understanding of end-to-end data flow and data modeling, Experience designing scalable and reliable data systems, Experience with infrastructure automation tools 📃 Skills: Python, Java, Kotlin, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, AWS, Terraform, ETL 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global innovator in fitness and wellness technology. Their mission is to empower people to live fit, strong, long, and happy lives by delivering integrated experiences to millions of members anytime, anywhere. We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the Datastores team. This team is responsible for building and operating the core data persistence layer used by application services across the organization. In this role, you will design and improve the systems that store, access, and scale critical data across distributed services. It is a hands-on engineering position where you will work at the intersection of backend engineering, platform reliability, and cloud-native data infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the scalability, performance, and reliability of the company’s global data ecosystem. Key takeaways: Stack: Python, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, AWS Salary: 23.000 - 30 000 PLN gross per month on Employment Contract Working model: hybrid - 3x weekly from the office Location: ul. Grzybowska 60, Warsaw Recruitment process: A call with Motife recruiter (30 min) Coding Interview (1h) Interview panel: architecture & system design discussion; Hiring Manager meeting (up to 2h in total) Responsibilities: Data Infrastructure Engineering Design, build, and operate backend systems that rely on scalable and highly available data persistence layers. Contribute to architectural decisions around distributed data systems, multi-region persistence, and global scalability. Improve the reliability and performance of production datastores used by critical services. Data Performance & Optimization Partner with service teams to improve database schema design, query performance, and data modelling. Optimize data access patterns and indexing strategies for relational and NoSQL databases. Support teams in designing systems that scale efficiently under high load. Developer Experience & Platform Tooling Build and maintain self-service tooling that enables engineers to provision and manage databases and caching layers. Contribute to infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and internal developer platforms. Improve observability and operational insight into datastore performance and reliability. Platform Reliability & Observability Implement monitoring, metrics, and tracing strategies to improve visibility into production data systems. Develop autoscaling and performance optimization strategies for critical data infrastructure. Support operational excellence by reducing manual processes and improving system resilience. Requirements: Technical Expertise 5+ years of experience in software engineering, building and operating production systems Strong backend engineering fundamentals (e.g. Python, Java, or Kotlin) Experience working with large-scale, data-intensive systems Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals (e.g. scalability, latency, reliability, data consistency) Experience working in cloud environments (preferably AWS) Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch) Data Systems & Architecture Hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines and data processing systems Exposure to event-driven architectures, streaming or batch processing (e.g. Kafka, Spark, ETL workflows) Understanding of end-to-end data flow: ingestion (how data enters the system) transformation (how it is processed) storage & access (how other services consume it) Experience designing systems where data performance, scalability, and reliability are critical Collaboration & Engineering Mindset Ability to work cross-functionally with service teams to improve system design and data access patterns. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Clear communication skills and a collaborative engineering approach. What we offer: 100% paid medical care Multisport Creative tax (KUP) Home office allowance MacBook Pro Apply now If you’re excited about building developer platforms that scale, empower teams, and set new standards for engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our careers page and please submit your CV in English .

🏢 Summary: Senior Data Platform Engineer role focused on designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available data persistence systems for distributed services. The position combines backend engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, and data platform reliability to support global, data-intensive applications. The engineer will enhance performance, scalability, and observability of production datastores across a multi-region environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of software engineering experience in production systems, Strong backend programming skills (Python, Java, or Kotlin), Experience with large-scale, data-intensive systems, Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS, Hands-on experience with relational or NoSQL databases, Experience with large-scale data pipelines and data processing systems, Experience with event-driven architectures or streaming/batch processing, Understanding of end-to-end data flow (ingestion, transformation, storage, access), Experience designing scalable, high-performance, reliable data systems 📃 Skills: Python, Java, Kotlin, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, AWS, Terraform, ETL 🏢 Description: We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global innovator in fitness and wellness technology. Their mission is to empower people to live fit, strong, long, and happy lives by delivering integrated experiences to millions of members anytime, anywhere. We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the Datastores team. This team is responsible for building and operating the core data persistence layer used by application services across the organization. In this role, you will design and improve the systems that store, access, and scale critical data across distributed services. It is a hands-on engineering position where you will work at the intersection of backend engineering, platform reliability, and cloud-native data infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the scalability, performance, and reliability of the company’s global data ecosystem. Key takeaways: Stack: Python, Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, AWS Salary: 23.000 - 30 000 PLN gross per month on Employment Contract Working model: hybrid - 3x weekly from the office Location: ul. Grzybowska 60, Warsaw Recruitment process: A call with Motife recruiter (30 min) Coding Interview (1h) Interview panel: architecture & system design discussion; Hiring Manager meeting (up to 2h in total) Responsibilities: Data Infrastructure Engineering Design, build, and operate backend systems that rely on scalable and highly available data persistence layers. Contribute to architectural decisions around distributed data systems, multi-region persistence, and global scalability. Improve the reliability and performance of production datastores used by critical services. Data Performance & Optimization Partner with service teams to improve database schema design, query performance, and data modelling. Optimize data access patterns and indexing strategies for relational and NoSQL databases. Support teams in designing systems that scale efficiently under high load. Developer Experience & Platform Tooling Build and maintain self-service tooling that enables engineers to provision and manage databases and caching layers. Contribute to infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and internal developer platforms. Improve observability and operational insight into datastore performance and reliability. Platform Reliability & Observability Implement monitoring, metrics, and tracing strategies to improve visibility into production data systems. Develop autoscaling and performance optimization strategies for critical data infrastructure. Support operational excellence by reducing manual processes and improving system resilience. Requirements: Technical Expertise 5+ years of experience in software engineering, building and operating production systems Strong backend engineering fundamentals (e.g. Python, Java, or Kotlin) Experience working with large-scale, data-intensive systems Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals (e.g. scalability, latency, reliability, data consistency) Experience working in cloud environments (preferably AWS) Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch) Data Systems & Architecture Hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines and data processing systems Exposure to event-driven architectures, streaming or batch processing (e.g. Kafka, Spark, ETL workflows) Understanding of end-to-end data flow: ingestion (how data enters the system) transformation (how it is processed) storage & access (how other services consume it) Experience designing systems where data performance, scalability, and reliability are critical Collaboration & Engineering Mindset Ability to work cross-functionally with service teams to improve system design and data access patterns. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. Clear communication skills and a collaborative engineering approach. What we offer: 100% paid medical care Multisport Creative tax (KUP) Home office allowance MacBook Pro Apply now If you’re excited about building developer platforms that scale, empower teams, and set new standards for engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our careers page and please submit your CV in English .

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on designing, building, testing, and deploying cloud-based distributed systems using modern software craftsmanship practices. The position involves end-to-end ownership of microservices-based solutions in a remote-first environment, leveraging cloud platforms and AI-assisted development tools. The offer emphasizes high-quality delivery, clean architecture, and close collaboration with stakeholders. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years of commercial experience with Java or Kotlin, Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Understanding of distributed systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Experience with microservices architecture, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), Experience with automated testing including acceptance and performance tests, Ability to design and deploy cloud-based systems 📃 Skills: Java, Kotlin, SQL, NoSQL, Microservices, AWS, GCP, Azure, TDD, BDD, DDD, AI, Claude, Codex 🏢 Description: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is hungry to deliver quality software at pace, by utilising the latest technology trends and modern Software Craftsmanship techniques. Who are we ? We are a remote-first boutique software house company formed by a group of seasoned software experts (average experience in the team is 12 years). What connected all of us, despite a long-term relationship, is a passion for building Great Software that matters. We believe in people, so this is why the key values of Shaped Thoughts are autonomy and trust. Our people have a real and direct impact on what and how we build things. We put extra effort into ensuring everyone can make a difference and grow among other experts. Qualifications: 7+ years of professional experience with Java or/and Kotlin Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures Microservices experience Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) Automated testing (including acceptance tests, performance tests) Nice to have: TDD, BDD practitioner Domain Driven Design knowledge AI-assisted software development experience As a part of the team you will : Design, implement, code review, test and deploy a cloud-based systems Develop software from start to finish - you ship it, you run it! Work closely with senior stakeholders on identifying business requirements and shaping the product Deliver quality technical solutions that come from a robust design and clean architecture Build & improve software delivery process using latest tools such as Claude Code or Codex How do we work? We work as a team - all people can freely exchange knowledge and tasks, that’s why we’re looking for strong team players We believe in continuous improvement (Kaizen mindset) We’re happy to share knowledge and spend time learning our domain and new technologies We value asynchronous communication for work, however we meet in person to improve our personal relationships What do we offer ? Being a part of a strong senior team with the ability to learn and exchange knowledge Remote first work environment B2B rate 170-200 PLN / hour dependent on your level of expertise Open bounded B2B contract Recruitment process It consists of the following stages: CV screening Tech screening (45 min) Live coding session (1h) Architecture task (1h) At least one of the stages must be completed on-site in one of the major cities: Wrocław, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Warszawa or Gdańsk. We actively encourage AI-assisted development in our daily work. However, during recruitment we want to assess your individual skills - please don't use AI assistance unless explicitly permitted for a given stage.