Java Backend Engineer - Cloud Microservices, Hybrid (Gdańsk)

Lufthansa Systems Poland; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 8,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career path

Private medical care

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Modern Oliwa office

Small teams with real impact

Job summary

Lufthansa Systems Poland is seeking an experienced Java backend engineer to design, build and operate cloud-native microservices and REST APIs used across the Lufthansa Group. You will own the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, leveraging Kubernetes, CI/CD and AI-assisted tools in a cross-functional team.

The role offers a hybrid work model with 2 days per week in the Gdańsk office, international collaboration, and growth opportunities within a global IT environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with REST APIs and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Practical experience with containers, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Understanding of software architecture, clean code and engineering best practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English (B2/C1).
• Availability to work in a hybrid model – 2 days per week in our Gdańsk office.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and operate Java-based backend services used across Lufthansa Group.
• Develop cloud-native microservices, REST APIs and event-driven integrations.
• Take ownership of the full software lifecycle – from solution design and implementation to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Work with Kubernetes, CI/CD, distributed messaging and modern DevOps practices.
• Use AI-assisted engineering tools and help us explore new approaches to software development.
• Collaborate with engineers and other roles in cross-functional product teams.

Skills

Java development

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AI-assisted development tools

Clean code

English (B2/C1)

Hybrid work 2 days in Gdańsk

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

Lufthansa Systems Poland is seeking an experienced Java backend engineer to design, build and operate cloud-native microservices and REST APIs used across the Lufthansa Group. You will own the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, leveraging Kubernetes, CI/CD and AI-assisted tools in a cross-functional team.

The role offers a hybrid work model with 2 days per week in the Gdańsk office, international collaboration, and growth opportunities within a global IT environment.