Senior Associate Engineer, Product Software

Equinix, Inc.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 139,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is hiring a backend engineer for our Warsaw office to build and maintain microservices using Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot, and REST APIs. You will integrate with Kafka, ORM-based databases, and participate in CI/CD and DevSecOps efforts while collaborating with product managers and SRE.

The role emphasizes delivering quality code, participating in reviews, and using AI-assisted development tools. English communication is required; prior product-team experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or 1 internship plus 2+ years of backend experience.
• Solid skills in Java or Kotlin and experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, integrating via messaging systems (e.g. Kafka), and working with relational databases and ORMs (Hibernate).
• Familiarity with automated testing, Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Clear written and verbal English communication, and willingness to learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend microservices and integrations in Java/Kotlin with limited supervision.
• Turn customer needs into user stories and technical tasks with the product manager.
• Contribute to solution design and document design decisions for review by senior engineers.
• Integrate with internal and external systems via REST APIs and workflow orchestration (Temporal).
• Write unit and integration tests and ensure quality of components delivered.
• Participate in peer code reviews and follow team standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD and DevSecOps improvements, including pipelines, static analysis and dependency scanning.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and participate in incident response.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and validate outputs.
• Propose new tools and quick prototype ideas to the team.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka

Hibernate

Automated testing

Git

CI/CD

English communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Temporal

ORMs

Relational databases

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Equinix's global footprint and robust ecosystem of providers, cloud platforms, and enterprises offer a platform for businesses to accelerate their digital transformation and drive innovation. Internet access is crucial for these customers to connect with their clients, customers, and partners, enabling seamless communication, collaboration, and the delivery of services over the internet.

Equinix Internet Access gives customers fast, reliable connectivity to the internet from our global footprint of data centers. We are building it to be the most innovative and high-performing solution of its kind. As a backend engineer on the product team, you will help deliver features from discovery through production operations, working alongside the product manager, frontend engineers and SRE.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain backend microservices and integrations in Java/Kotlin, delivering well-scoped features and components with limited supervision.
• Work with the product manager to turn customer needs into user stories and technical tasks.
• Contribute to solution design and technical discussions and document design decisions for review by senior engineers.
• Integrate with internal and external systems using REST APIs and workflow orchestration (Temporal).
• Write unit and integration tests and take responsibility for the quality of the components you deliver.
• Take part in peer code reviews and follow team coding and engineering standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD and DevSecOps improvements, such as pipeline enhancements, static analysis and dependency scanning.
• Help monitor, troubleshoot, and join incident response.
• Use company-approved AI-assisted development tools in your daily work and validate and take ownership of the output.
• Bring ideas for new tools and technologies and share short evaluations or prototypes with the team.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and an internship, or 2+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Solid skills in Java or Kotlin and experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, integrating through messaging systems (e.g. Kafka), and working with relational databases and ORMs (e.g., Hibernate).
• Familiarity with automated testing, Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English, and a willingness to learn from feedback.

Nice to have

• Experience in a product-oriented team
• Temporal or another workflow orchestration engine
• Observability tooling (metrics, logging, tracing)
• Networking fundamentals (IP, routing, BGP) relevant to Internet Access

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Poland - Warsaw Office WAO : 139,000 - 223,000 PLN / Annual

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.