Senior Backend Engineer

Parkopedia; Remote; PLN 145,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mobility platform is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to drive the development of core backend functionalities using Java and Kotlin. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, distributed team environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in microservices architecture and API design, alongside strong collaboration skills. Join us to make a significant impact on urban mobility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant backend development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services.
• Design and develop new backend microservices.
• Collaborate on architectural strategy and technical investigations.
• Engage in remote collaboration for seamless team productivity.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Object-oriented programming

Design patterns

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Database systems

SQL

API design

DevOps tools

Git

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spring MVC

Spring Data

Job description

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Focused and Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travelers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.

Join our dynamic, distributed team and shape the future of our B2B core services!

Role and Team Summary

Are you a passionate backend engineer looking to make a significant impact? Join our cross‑functional, distributed team responsible for building and maintaining the core backend functionalities that power our B2B customers. You’ll be instrumental in developing scalable and robust solutions, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of our platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to a critical part of our business, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Tasks & Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services using Java and Kotlin, expanding our existing capabilities and driving the team's expertise in backend technologies.
• Microservices Architecture: Design and develop new backend microservices, and lead the modularization of existing monolithic functionalities.
• Architecture & Design: Collaborate with fellow engineers on architectural strategy and technical investigations, playing a vital role in defining and implementing scalable solutions.
• Distributed Team Collaboration: Thrive in a distributed work environment, actively engaging in remote collaboration to ensure seamless team cohesion and productivity.

Competencies

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity.
• Understanding of database systems, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience with API design, RESTful web services, and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency with Git and modern collaboration workflows.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Professional fluency in English.

Communication

• Collaborate daily with team members on development tasks.
• Frequent communication with product owners and other engineering teams for feature development and integration.
• Communication with stakeholders for project updates and technical discussions.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant backend development experience.

Key Personal Characteristics

• Problem‑Solving: Ability to tackle complex development challenges with a systematic and efficient approach.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills in agile, cross‑functional environments.
• Team Player: Supportive, open to diverse perspectives, and contributes constructively.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Detail‑Oriented: Commitment to high code quality, thorough debugging, and testing.
• Innovation & Initiative: Proactive in contributing new ideas and driving continuous improvement.

About us

Arrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform. Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision‑makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data‑driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.