C++ Senior Developer [he/she] – Astek

ASTEK Polska Sp. z o.o.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Astek Polska sp. z o.o. in Kraków is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join a high‑performance project processing millions of transactions per second. The role emphasizes modern C++ design, UNIX/Linux development, and scalable solutions.

You will work in a hybrid model (Cracow, 3 days on site) with exposure to CMake, STL, Boost libraries, and MPL, collaborating with architects and product teams to deliver robust software and optimized performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in fast-paced software development.
• Expertise in advanced C++ programming and solutioning.
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of CMake, STL, Boost, MPL, OO design, and design patterns.
• Knowledge of database programming.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, and Polish on a communicative level.

Responsibilities

• Developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex software solutions and enhancements to existing products.
• Analyzing complex technical challenges and selecting appropriate solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ensuring high coding standards, code quality, maintainability, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborating with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across development teams.
• Supporting teams in adopting new technologies and improving competencies.
• Contributing to product and business decisions by providing technical context.
• Taking ownership of technical solutions and driving continuous improvement within projects.

Skills

C++

UNIX/Linux

CMake

STL

Boost libraries

Object-oriented design

Design patterns

Database programming

English

Polish (communicative)

Tools

MPL

Job description

Astek

Founded in France in 1988, Astek is a global player in engineering and technology consulting, present on five continents. With its expertise in many industrial and tertiary sectors, it supports its international clients in the intelligent deployment of their products and services, and in the implementation of their digital transformation.

Since its creation, the Group has based its development on a strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, and on the support and skills development of its 10 000 employees who are committed every day to promoting combination of digital technologies and complex systems engineering.

Join a Group rapidly developing in France and around the world, with a turnover of 730M€ in 2025.

More on the Group on our website https://astek.net.

Position

We're currently looking for a candidate for our client in the technology industry

Project:

One handling flight travel requests from travel agents, online agencies, and airlines, to empower their search engines and agents to offer the most convenient flight options in the lowest price. This is complex organism, consisting of several components developed optimal way mainly in C++, is maintaining a rate over 7.000 transactions per second and is hosted on 3000+ servers in the cloud. The complexity of business logic requires constant focus on code, design optimization and staying in touch with newest technologies to manage growing demand for processing power and low response times.

Type of work: hybrid from Cracow 3 days per week preferred (we are also open to remote arrangements)

Salary offered

1100 - 1300PLN NET MD

We are considering full-remote set-up;

Readiness to attend the office within a hybrid model (Cracow) is a "nice-to-have"

You will be successful in this role if:

• You have at least 5 years of related experience
• Experience in fast paced Software Development in Agile environment.
• Expertise in advanced C++ programming and solutioning
• Knowledge of programming in UNIX/Linux environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Very good knowledge of CMake, STL, Boost libraries, MPL, object-oriented design, and design patterns
• Knowledge of database programming
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, and Polish on a communicative level
• Self-disciplined and commitment-oriented

Tasks waiting for you:

• Developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex software solutions and enhancements to existing products
  Designing, implementing, and improving applications using modern technologies and best development practices
• Analyzing complex technical challenges and selecting appropriate solutions aligned with business objectives
• Ensuring high coding standards, code quality, maintainability, and best engineering practices
• Collaborating with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across development teams
• Supporting teams in adopting new technologies, improving competencies, and following engineering standards
• Contributing to product and business decisions by providing technical expertise and context
• Taking ownership of technical solutions and driving continuous improvement within projects

Our Recruitment Process

• Interview with our Recruiter -> Interview with our Business Manager -> Client Meeting
• In justified cases, after the interview with the Recruiter, we introduce an additional technical verification step

What we offer

• Long-term collaboration
• Technical training, certifications, and skills development
• Competence Center mentoring – being a member of the Competence Center community from day one is an opportunity to develop your skills, participate in various conferences, and share knowledge and experience with people who face the same challenges every day
• Clear career path
• Employee benefits package (Multisport, private healthcare, life insurance)
• Friendly working atmosphere, team-building events, and team-building meetings

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Reference number:

AO235201