Senior AI Applied Software Engineer (Frontend)

Backbase Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 7,691,000 - 10,438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual learning budget €1,000

Hybrid work arrangement

Private healthcare (Luxmed)

Headspace app subscription

Work-from-home allowance

Daily lunches and breakfasts

MacBook high-end hardware

Job summary

Backbase Kraków is seeking a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer (Frontend) to join the Entitlements team. You will shape the frontend and collaborate with backend services to deliver secure, scalable digital banking features.

You will mentor peers, lead SDLC activities, and contribute to AI-enabled personalization using OpenAI and ML models. The role offers hybrid work, learning budgets, and strong compensation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Angular and TypeScript with RxJS and modern build tools.
• Vue.js experience is a plus.
• Frontend expert with strong design and architecture for scalable systems.
• Backend exposure to Java, Spring, Maven, microservices and cloud technologies.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex frontend features with minimal guidance, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
• Lead SDLC ownership from idea to release and maintenance; drive architectural excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct critical code reviews, and raise engineering standards.
• Contribute to AI/ML initiatives and real-time personalization engines.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

RxJS

UI/Frontend architecture

CI/CD

Communication

English

Tools

Webpack

Jenkins

Vue.js

OpenAI API integration

REST APIs

Cloud technologies

Job description

Senior AI Applied Software Engineer (Frontend)

At our new Business Development Center in Krakow - the heart of Backbase Poland - the best traits of our global and diverse culture come together. Here, our international R&D and Customer Success departments continuously work together to share ideas, remove barriers and strengthen our path forward. As craftspeople, we've built an internal culture that's designed to help you succeed. Together with some of the greatest minds in the business, you'll have the freedom to experiment and further develop your ideas - becoming an essential part of our business and truly making a difference. Hurry up and find us in the High5ive building in the business center of Krakow, before we make the move to a bigger location due to rapid growth!

At Backbase, we don't just deliver software - we redefine how people manage their finances. We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our R&D department in Kraków. You will join the team which sits at the core of Backbase platform: Entitlements. Handling complex problems related to Access Control, Approvals and Limits.

By joining our team, you won't just write code; you will design systems that impact millions of users across over 100 financial institutions worldwide.

What you'll do

• As a Senior AI Applied Software Engineer , you are a technical cornerstone of your squad. You will design and deliver complex features with minimal guidance, ensuring that both the "engine" (Backend) and the "experience" (Frontend) are performant, secure, and scalable.Full SDLC Ownership: Lead the entire lifecycle of digital banking products
• from initial idea and architectural design to release and maintenance.Architectural Excellence: Improve system architecture and design components that integrate smoothly across APIs and microservices.Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to resource for your team, mentoring junior engineers, conducting critical code reviews, and raising the bar for engineering standards.AI & Innovation: Contribute to the evolution of LLM-based voice assistants and real-time personalization engines using OpenAI and ML models.Security-First Mindset: Implement "Entitlements" and fraud prevention services with a focus on non-functional requirements like security, scalability, and resilience.Collaborative Culture: Work in a Pod based model, collaborating with Architects, Product Owners, and UX Designers to align technical solutions with business needs.

Who you are

Who You Are

• Location: You live in Kraków or nearby area and you are willing to work in a hybrid mode - twice per week from our office.
• Experience: You have 5-7+ years of professional experience building complex, high-traffic products.
• Frontend Mastery: Strong skills in Angular and TypeScript. You are proficient with RxJS and modern build systems (Webpack, Jenkins). Experience with Vue.js is a plus.
• Backend Exposure: While the daily work is heavily frontend-centric, prior exposure to of Java, Spring JPA/Hibernate, Maven, Microservices (Netflix OSS is a plus) and Cloud technologies is a welcome bonus, offering a great foundation for future fullstack growth within the team.
• System Design: You have a solid grasp of Enterprise Integration Patterns and can design systems that handle complex data flows between services.
• The "Senior" Edge: You don't just solve tickets; you identify gaps in tooling, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery.
• Communication: Excellent English (spoken and written). You can confidently explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and get buy-in for your architectural decisions.
• Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in Fintech or Banking is highly considered an advantage.

What We Offer

Growth: €1,000 annual self-development budget, a clear promotion path, and dedicated time for training.

Rewards: Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus and referral bonuses.

Hybrid Work: A flexible arrangement combining remote work with our vibrant Kraków office.

Office Perks: Daily lunches, community breakfasts on Wednesdays, and high-end hardware (MacBook).

Well-being: Private healthcare (Luxmed), Headspace app subscription, and a Work-From-Home allowance.

Culture: Integration events, flexible working hours, and a focus on healthy work-life balance.

Real ownership means real responsibility. From day one, you set the pace, make the decisions, and see your work land where it matters. You drive the outcomes, you celebrate the wins.

The work is the standard

We built something that didn't exist before - an AI-native Banking OS where humans and AI agents work side by side, at scale, inside real banks. We raise the bar because we've seen what's possible when you don't settle.

Ambition without ego

You'll work with people who've shipped things most thought couldn't be done. Direct, down-to-earth, no egos. The kind of team where the best idea wins and everyone's genuinely glad when it does.

Real AI, running in real banks

We're not waiting for AI to be ready. It already is - running inside banks, serving customers, solving problems that matter, out in the real world today.

Grow while you build

Annual learning budget, global exposure, and work that moves you forward. Your growth and our mission go hand in hand.

17 offices. One mission.

Hybrid model, no micromanagement, offices across the world. The mission is clear. Where you do your best work is up to you.

Wellness that goes the distance

Real support built for the long game. We invest in the people who build the product, not just the product.