Junior Backend Engineer — Java & API Platform

SmartBear; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartBear is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer in Wroclaw to join an international team and contribute to API development for Portal, Catalog, and Studio. You will implement new features, ensure clean code, and collaborate across product teams.

The role requires 1–2+ years in Java, Spring Boot, REST, and PostgreSQL, with a BS in CS or related field and English at least B2. On-site in Wroclaw with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of Java development experience (Java 21+ and Spring Boot 3+).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and writing maintainable code.
• Experience with designing and consuming REST APIs and RDBMS like PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of design patterns and performance best practices.
• Experience with AI to accelerate development activities.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related domains
• English on at least B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Implement new functionality in close cooperation with stakeholders.
• Build well designed, clean applications with solid technical foundations.
• Participate in design and code reviews, develop, debug, or modify source code and unit tests.
• Create and maintain technical and support documentation.
• Maintain test coverage.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

OOP & design patterns

English proficiency B2+

AI for development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

SmartBear is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer in Wroclaw to join an international team and contribute to API development for Portal, Catalog, and Studio. You will implement new features, ensure clean code, and collaborate across product teams.

The role requires 1–2+ years in Java, Spring Boot, REST, and PostgreSQL, with a BS in CS or related field and English at least B2. On-site in Wroclaw with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.