Junior Software Engineer

Talanto; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

English classes

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days per week from EPAM offices in Kraków, Wrocław, or Gdańsk.

You will work closely with experienced engineers on Java-based projects, learning and growing in a supportive environment. You will develop and maintain software components, write tests, and participate in Agile ceremonies, gaining exposure to modern cloud, CI/CD, and tooling.

Qualifications

• 1 year of production software development experience required.
• Strong Java fundamentals including modern language features.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Practical experience with JUnit and unit testing concepts.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP methods and status codes.
• Hands-on experience with Git in collaborative workflows.
• Spring Boot experience for building Java apps.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform basics.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• English proficiency at B2+ for written and spoken communication.
• Nice-to-have: exposure to Claude, Codex, Gemini.
• Basic Python scripting knowledge.
• Familiarity with Angular concepts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java programming

SQL

JUnit

REST APIs

Git

Spring Boot

Cloud basics (GCP)

CI/CD

English (B2+)

Python scripting

Angular basics

gRPC & Protocol Buffers

Claude / Codex / Gemini

Tools

JUnit

GCP

Angular

ProtoBuf

gRPC

Job description

Full time · Junior · Gdansk, PL, Krakow +3

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We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our team at •••••••••••• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components under the guidance of senior team members using Java and related technologies
• Write clean, well-structured, and readable code following team coding standards and best practices
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs as part of application development tasks
• Write unit tests to ensure correctness and reliability of delivered code
• Participate in code reviews — both as a reviewer and a contributor — to learn and uphold quality standards
• Collaborate with team members including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts in an Agile environment
• Use version control systems to manage code changes and contribute to shared repositories
• Investigate and resolve bugs and issues reported during testing or production
• Actively participate in team ceremonies such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and approaches to grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team

Requirements

• A minimum of 9–12 months of production experience in software development
• Solid understanding of Java core fundamentals, including experience with Java 21 features and modern language capabilities
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases
• Practical experience with JUnit and a strong understanding of unit testing principles and best practices
• Basic knowledge of REST concepts, including HTTP methods, status codes, and request/response structure
• Hands‑on experience with Git for version control, branching, and collaborative development workflows
• Very good coding skills with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Working knowledge of Spring Boot for building Java-based applications
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) basics and core cloud concepts
• Understanding of CI/CD fundamentals — awareness of automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow within a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in English (B2+), both written and spoken
• Nice to have: Exposure to Google Cloud technologies such as Guice (dependency injection), gRPC, and Protocol Buffers for building efficient service communication
• Basic knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or supplementary development tasks
• Familiarity with Angular basics, including component structure and fundamental frontend development concepts
• Experience with Claude/Codex/Gemini

We Offer

We 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.