Java Developer

EPAM Systems; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design

Remote within Poland

Work abroad up to 60 days annually

Relocation opportunities

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Java Developer to join a global team that develops and maintains a suite of enterprise applications. The role centers on feature development, building streaming apps with Apache Flink, and elevating software quality through tests, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days on site in Kraków.

Candidates should have 2+ years of Java, Spring, Kafka, and strong English communication (B2).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Java experience
• Background in the Spring stack (Spring Framework, Spring Boot)
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka
• Clean coding and refactoring skills with strong problem-solving ability
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Awareness of test- and behavior-driven development
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices
• Ability to modernize older codebases and apply best practices to new projects
• Proactive mindset in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Strong English communication (B2) and global-team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and maintain the existing codebase
• Build streaming applications with Apache Flink
• Write unit, integration, and behavior tests
• Cooperate within a scrum development team built on mutual respect
• Collaborate to refine user requirements through Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Partner with other global IT teams
• Provide level 3 support for production operations and rollout issues

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Agile/Scrum

BDD

English (B2)

CI/CD

Tools

Apache Kafka

Apache Flink

Maven

Gradle

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Java Developer to join a global team that develops and maintains a suite of enterprise applications. The system supports critical business operations and serves as the foundation for a next-generation management platform. Team members work closely with operations teams and business analysts to provide global solutions for varied business requirements, with a strong focus on software craftsmanship, quality, and automation.

This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Krakow.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and maintain the existing codebase
• Build streaming applications with Apache Flink
• Write unit, integration, and behavior tests
• Cooperate within a successful scrum development team built on mutual respect
• Collaborate to refine user requirements through behavior-driven development (BDD)
• Partner with other global IT teams
• Provide level 3 support, assisting the production operations team in the rollout and support-related matters

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Java programming
• Background in the Spring stack (Spring Framework, Spring Boot)
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka
• Showcase of clean coding and refactoring skills with great problem-solving ability
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Awareness of test- and behavior-driven development
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices
• Capability to improve older code bases, as well as apply modern best practices to new projects
• Proactive mindset, comfortable working in dynamic environments with fast-paced deliveries and changing requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 level), and the desire to work as part of a global team

Nice to have

• Expertise in Apache Flink
• Proficiency in build tools (Apache Maven, Gradle)
• Skills in SQL databases
• Hands-on experience with Unix

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively