(Not just a) Junior Software Engineer

u2i LLC.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 84,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days paid vacation

Hybrid work model

Min. 24h/week engagement

Multisport card

Medical insurance

Mentor / Shepherd

Job summary

u2i in Kraków is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a problem-solving team working with international clients. The role is hybrid (2–3 days in the office) with full-time or part-time options (min.

24h/week). The candidate will work with diverse tech—Python, Ruby, Rails, React/JS/TS, AWS, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Jenkins, Docker—on EdTech/MedTech or Big Data projects, starting in one project but exploring opportunities across domains.

Qualifications

• 0.5+ years of software development experience
• University background in IT/Computer Science or current student
• Strong English command (B2+)
• Ability to code in at least one web development language
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to distill requirements
• Commitment to clean code and quality
• Basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Curiosity about AI and daily use in work
• Legally eligible to work in Poland

Responsibilities

• Join a self-organized team working directly with overseas clients
• Act as a consultant to grasp business/technical problems and distill requirements
• Impact product development with a quality-focused, trusted, self-organizing team
• Work on both back-end and front-end using stack like Python, Ruby, Rails, React, JS/TS, AWS, DBs, Jenkins, Docker
• Contribute to EdTech or MedTech projects or Big Data/social media products

Skills

English (B2+)

Problem solving

Clean code / quality

Algorithms basics

SQL knowledge

Relational databases

AI curiosity

Polish work permit

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

Python

Ruby

Ruby on Rails

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Location: Kraków, ul. Przemysłowa 12A (hybrid)
B2B: 9,000 - 11,500 PLN netUoP/UZ: 7,500 - 9,500 PLN gross

Introduction

• Hi! We’re on the lookout for a (Not just a) Junior Software Engineer to join our team of :60 problem-solvers in creating great products hand in hand with our abroad-based Clients. But most importantly, we hope to find a true colleague and friend who’ll enjoy facing everyday challenges, striving for technical excellence, and growing together.

Highlights

• - 26 paid vacation days and additional sick leave for everyone
• - hybrid work model (2-3 days/week from the office) with flexible working hours
• - full-time or a part-time engagement of min. 24h/week

Tasks and Responsibilities

• join a self-organized team working directly with one of our overseas Clients on a daily basis
• become a consultant who gets a good grasp of the business side of the product or a technical problem, distills the right set of requirements, and thinks creatively about a solution
• have a real impact on what we build and how we build it, and contribute to the growth of a high-performing quality-focused team, which relies on trust, shared responsibility, and self-organization
• use different tech both: back and front end, since our tech stack varies from project to project – our most popular technologies are: Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, and Docker, but you might also come across Java and a few more
• work on significant projects you will make a tangible difference in people's lives by contributing to either several EdTech or MedTech projects or perhaps become part of the unwavering success of a Big Data product around social media platforms. You’ll start off in one of the established projects, but the landscape of our incoming businesses is diverse, so you might have the opportunity to set foot on uncharted territory quite quickly

We might be a great match for each other... if you have essential skills, experience, and attitude:

• Professional experience 0.5+ years of experience in software development is a great start!
• university background a degree in IT/Computer Science or you’re currently a student in one of these fields
• English command (B2+) you have a very good command of English and feel comfortable using it on a daily basis
• coding skills you have acquired a decent knowledge of at least one programming language used in web development, enabling you to solve real problems, and you’re eager to get familiar with new technologies
• problem-solving skills you are in a constant search of "the why" of things, you are able to diagnose a problem, distill important information, connect the dots, and propose some technical solutions
• focus on quality you hold "clean code" practices at heart and take responsibility for the quality of solutions delivered; you’re happy to go the extra mile when an opportunity to make things a bit better comes your way
• understanding of algorithms you possess basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• relational databases & SQL knowledge you are familiar with the core concepts of relational databases and have knowledge of SQL of some flavor
• AI curiosity you keep up with the AI wave and experiment with AI tools in your daily work; you know when to lean on them and when to think things through on your own
• valid work permit you are legally authorized to work in Poland

Nice To Haves

• the knowledge around concepts, tools, and designs of web applications
• an understanding of agile and Lean methodologies for a seamless and adaptive workflow
• experience working directly with a client (especially US-based)

Self Development

• up to 10% of your time dedicated to self-development
• English classes with native speakers

Work Arrangement

• laptop of your choice, which you’ll become a proud owner of after 30 months with u2i
• full-time or a part-time engagement of min. 24h/week
• flexible working hours / a month-long workation is fine, too :)
• hybrid work model (2-3 days/week from the office)
• 26 days of paid holiday per year and additional sick leave or special leave days with all kinds of contracts

Physical Well-being

• yummy breakfasts, a variety of snacks, and fully-covered lunches (which you can have delivered to the office, or you can enjoy a walk to one of your favorite restaurants nearby)
• Multisport card and medical insurance
• your personal Mentor or - as we like to call it - a Shepherd

Recruitment steps

• You get a message! It will take us up to a few days to review your application and get back to you in an email.
• Coding challenge If there is potential for a match, we’ll invite you to solve a few programming tasks on the Coderbyte platform. You’ll have around a week’s time to complete them.
• Video call If your solutions meet our criteria, we’ll invite you for a brief video call with Magda about your professional experience.
• Let's chat If your solutions meet our criteria, we’ll invite you for a :40 min remote chat with Magda and one of our developers, to get to know you a bit better and discuss your programming tasks.
• Final interview Should all go well, we’ll meet for the final step which is a 2,5h interview in our office with two developers from u2i. It will be divided into two parts. First, we’d love to hear more about your experience, and tell you a bit more about u2i. After a short break, we’ll jump into the technical part where you’ll have the chance to truly show off your skills.
• Feedback & final decision Regardless of our decision, we will make sure that you receive timely feedback during each stage of the process. If it turns out that we're a great match for each other then welcome to u2i! We'll be happy to start your onboarding shortly.