Junior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Gdańsk; Hybrid; PLN 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with 3 days in the办公

Career development programs

English classes

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Poland to join a hybrid team. You will work on Java-based components, implement RESTful services, and participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.

We value a solid Java foundation, 9–12 months of production experience, and a willingness to learn. The role offers collaboration across offices in Kraków, Wrocław, and Gdańsk with three days onsite.

Qualifications

• 9–12 months of production software development experience.
• Strong Java fundamentals including Java 21 features.
• Proficient in writing SQL queries and relational databases.
• Experience with JUnit and unit testing principles.
• Familiar with REST concepts, HTTP methods and status codes.
• Git-based version control and Agile workflows.
• Spring Boot experience for Java-based applications.
• Basic Google Cloud Platform (GCP) knowledge.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a team.
• Proficiency in English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components using Java under guidance.
• Write clean, readable code following team standards.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs as part of app development.
• Write unit tests to ensure correctness and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews as reviewer and contributor.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and business analysts in Agile.
• Use Git for version control and collaboration.
• Investigate and resolve bugs reported during testing or production.
• Participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Continuously learn new technologies to grow with the team.

Skills

Java

SQL

JUnit

REST APIs

Git

Spring Boot

CI/CD

GCP basics

English (B2+)

Python (basic)

Angular (basics)

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

Claude/Codex/Gemini (exposure)

Tools

Git

Angular

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our team at EPAM Systems in Poland.This position offers a hybrid work model — combining remote work with 3 days per week from one of our EPAM offices located in Kraków, Wrocław, or Gdańsk. This setup allows you to enjoy flexibility while staying connected with your team and benefiting from in-person collaboration.If you're at the beginning of your professional journey, have a solid foundation in Java and are eager to learn and grow in a supportive engineering environment — we'd love to meet you. At EPAM, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real-world projects, and accelerate your career from day one.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain software components under the guidance of senior team members using Java and related technologiesWrite clean, well-structured, and readable code following team coding standards and best practicesImplement and consume RESTful APIs as part of application development tasksWrite unit tests to ensure correctness and reliability of delivered codeParticipate in code reviews — both as a reviewer and a contributor — to learn and uphold quality standardsCollaborate with team members including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts in an Agile environmentUse version control systems to manage code changes and contribute to shared repositoriesInvestigate and resolve bugs and issues reported during testing or productionActively participate in team ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectivesContinuously learn new technologies, tools, and approaches to grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the teamRequirementsA minimum of 9–12 months of production experience in software developmentSolid understanding of Java core fundamentals, including experience with Java 21 features and modern language capabilitiesProficiency in writing SQL queries and working with relational databasesPractical experience with JUnit and a strong understanding of unit testing principles and best practicesBasic knowledge of REST concepts, including HTTP methods, status codes, and request/response structureHands-on experience with Git for version control, branching, and collaborative development workflowsVery good coding skills with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable codeWorking knowledge of Spring Boot for building Java-based applicationsFamiliarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) basics and core cloud conceptsUnderstanding of CI/CD fundamentals — awareness of automated build, test, and deployment pipelinesWillingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow within a team-oriented environmentProficiency in English (B2+), both written and spokenNice to haveExposure to Google Cloud technologies such as Guice (dependency injection), gRPC, and Protocol Buffers for building efficient service communicationBasic knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or supplementary development tasksFamiliarity with Angular basics, including component structure and fundamental frontend development conceptsExperience with Claude/Codex/GeminiWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and an agile, startup-like culture that accelerates your growthHybrid work model designed for collaboration, requiring 3 days a week from the officeChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:We will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.