Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Kingfisher plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 279,000 - 368,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Medicoversports card

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Co-financing of public transport tickets

Language and accounting courses

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is looking for a software development leader in Kraków to drive the design and delivery of scalable software solutions. The role involves close collaboration with product managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.

Candidates should have extensive experience with Java and Kotlin, as well as familiarity with AWS and microservices. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and paid training.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience developing backend applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, maintainable, and high-performing software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions.
• Work closely with Product Managers to understand requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support key architectural decisions.
• Ensure high standards of code quality and security.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

AWS

Kafka

Microservices

Agile methodology

Event-driven architecture

REST

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Overview

(Hybrid/Kraków – 1 day per week in the office)

We’reKingfisher, a team made up of over74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher – and all our other brands: Castorama, B&Q, Screwfix, BricoDépôtandKoçtaş- to life.

At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office, located in Kraków. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles, even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver business value.
• Provide technical leadership and support key architectural and technology decisions.
• Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and ongoing support.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, reliability, performance, and security through engineering best practices.
• Support modern development processes, including continuous integration, automated testing, and continuous delivery.
• Mentor and support other engineers, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and engineering practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience developing backend applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, maintainable, and high‑performing software solutions, including distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering best practices, and modern design patterns.
• Experience working with AWS and cloud‑native technologies.
• Familiarity with Kafka.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architecture and REST.
• Solid knowledge of modern software development practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and provide guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting the technical growth of team members.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile, cross‑functional teams.
• A pragmatic approach to software engineering, balancing technical excellence with business needs and delivery goals.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Benefits

• 25,000 - 33,000 PLN gross per month on an employment contract.
• Private medical healthcare at LUXMED (including dental care) for you and your family.
• Medicoversports card (Fit&More package).
• Life insurance financed by the employer.
• 30‑minute lunch break included in the 8‑hour working day.
• Work in a highly professional and stimulating atmosphere.
• Training & Buddy programme that will allow you to quickly adapt to your new role.
• Wellbeing programme for employees.
• Co‑financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow.
• Comfortable working environment in the office and the possibility of home office.
• Language courses, accounting courses, access to LinkedIn Learning and the possibility of co‑financing studies and certification.
• Employee referral programme.
• Opportunity to earn annual bonus that aligns to work level of role.
• Parking spaces and LOTOS card.
• Co‑financing of monthly tickets (Kingfisher Pension Scheme).
• Co‑financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow (50% discount).