Senior Java Backend Engineer — Microservices & Cloud

InPost; Województwo małopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

InPost is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join our team and influence product development across a scalable backend system. You will design and implement microservices, contribute to architecture, and ensure reliable deployments in a global, production environment.

The role requires strong Java expertise, hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud familiarity (GCP or equivalent). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive improvements in performance and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong Java 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

Java

Microservices

Kafka

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (GCP)

Git

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD

Jira/Confluence

Agile/Scrum

English (B2/C1)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

InPost is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join our team and influence product development across a scalable backend system. You will design and implement microservices, contribute to architecture, and ensure reliable deployments in a global, production environment.

The role requires strong Java expertise, hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud familiarity (GCP or equivalent). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive improvements in performance and security.