Engineering Manager with Java (m/f/n)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead in Poland to guide a high-performing engineering team. You will mentor engineers, drive large-scale cloud-native initiatives, and own topics from concept to production.

The role requires strong Java expertise, a product mindset, and leadership across cross-functional teams. You will collaborate with Product Managers, ensure timely delivery, and advance development practices while embracing AI tools to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years in people leadership.
• Experience in project or delivery management.
• Strong Java background and design skills.
• Experience in containerised cloud-native environments.
• Excellent English in speech and writing.
• Proven ability to lead change in evolving environments.
• End-to-end ownership with a product mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.
• Drive greenfield initiatives and large-scale projects.
• Own topics from scratch and navigate ambiguity.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery through planning and execution.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders.
• Support team through leadership and organizational change.
• Improve and standardize development processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly.

Skills

Java

Leadership

System design

AI tooling

English proficiency

Product mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

InPost has revolutionised e-commerce parcel delivery in Poland and is now one of Europe's leading out-of-home (OOH) e-commerce enablement platforms. Founded in 1999 by Rafał Brzoska, InPost provides delivery services through a network of over 64,000 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) and more than 30,000 pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points across nine European countries, alongside to-door courier and fulfilment services for e-commerce merchants. InPost delivered 1.4 billion parcels in 2025 and is recognised for transforming parcel delivery economics in Europe through flexible, technology-driven solutions.

Job Description

Your role:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting performance and career development.
• Drive greenfield initiatives and large-scale projects from concept to production.
• Take ownership of new topics started from scratch and navigate ambiguity.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery through effective planning and execution.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture and engineering best practices.
• Partner closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
• Support the team through leadership and organizational change.
• Continuously improve and standardize development processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must have:

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in people leadership.
• 2+ years of experience in project or delivery management.
• Strong technical background in Java.
• Experience in workingwithin a containerised cloud-native environment (GCP/AWS).
• Very good command of English (B2+)in speech and writing.
• Experience with system design and modern engineering practices.
• Proven ability to lead change and build teams in evolving environments.
• Product mindset with end-to-end ownership.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply them responsibly within professional workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have:

• Cloud certifications.
• Scrum Master or Product Owner certification.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.
• Exposure to security, compliance, or enterprise environments.

Additional Information

Why InPost?

• Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and cross-functional environment along with leading experts.
• You work and learn from a senior leader and her leadership bench, extending your experience and exposure in the e-commerce and logistic industry.
• InPost is a growing company that offers its people an increasing number of opportunities in several locations in Europe.
• Fulfilling careers with a range of benefitsand investing in providing training opportunities for people development.
• You will feel a part of the InPost community that makes an impact on sustainability, convenient deliveries, and circular economy every day.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in developing the company's own product.
• We offer B2B contract.