Java Backend Engineer – Microservices, Cloud, Hybrid

InPost; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Warsaw or Kraków

B2B contract

Training opportunities

Job summary

InPost Group is building scalable backend services powering millions of parcels across Europe. We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain microservices, contributing to system architecture and high‑impact features in a global environment.

Join a team of engineers, analysts and product managers, collaborating across functions to improve performance, security and reliability while growing your skills through training opportunities and a hybrid work setup in Kraków or

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka and REST APIs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (GCP or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Git, Maven/Gradle, Jira, Confluence and CI/CD practices.
• Ownership mindset and ability to deliver high-quality solutions independently.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• English proficiency at B2/C1 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications and microservices.
• Deliver new features and enhance existing systems.
• Deploy software to production environments and ensure reliability.
• Improve application performance, security and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, designers and Product Managers.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Share knowledge and support team development.

Skills

Java development

Microservices

Apache Kafka

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (GCP)

CI/CD

Git

Maven/Gradle

Agile/Scrum

English (B2/C1)

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Maven/Gradle

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD tooling

Job description

InPost Group is building scalable backend services powering millions of parcels across Europe. We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain microservices, contributing to system architecture and high‑impact features in a global environment.

Join a team of engineers, analysts and product managers, collaborating across functions to improve performance, security and reliability while growing your skills through training opportunities and a hybrid work setup in Kraków or