Senior Java Backend Engineer - Microservices & Cloud

InPost UK; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Warsaw or Kraków

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

B2B type contract

Job summary

InPost Group is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain backend applications and microservices across a global setup. You will contribute to system architecture, deliver scalable features, and ensure reliability in production environments.

The role focuses on building high-quality solutions with Kafka, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional squads and Product Managers in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of commercial software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka and REST APIs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (GCP or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Git, Maven/Gradle, Jira, Confluence and CI/CD practices.
• Ownership mindset and ability to deliver high-quality solutions independently.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• English proficiency at B2/C1 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications and microservices.
• Deliver new features and enhance existing systems.
• Deploy software to production environments and ensure reliability.
• Improve application performance, security and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, designers and Product Managers.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Share knowledge and support team development.

Skills

Microservices

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

English (B2/C1+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Maven/Gradle

Jira

Confluence

Job description

InPost Group is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain backend applications and microservices across a global setup. You will contribute to system architecture, deliver scalable features, and ensure reliability in production environments.

The role focuses on building high-quality solutions with Kafka, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional squads and Product Managers in an Agile setting.