Senior Software Engineer (Python, Node.js and Go)

GFT Technologies Poland; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Kraków office

Benefit package: medical, sport, lunch

Life insurance

Job summary

GFT Technologies Poland invites seasoned software engineers to join a strategic platform initiative focused on engineering excellence, cloud-native solutions, and automation. You will work hands-on across software development, cloud architecture, platform ownership, and technical leadership, emphasizing security, reliability, and efficiency.

Key duties include designing scalable apps with Python and Node.js, deploying on Google Cloud Platform, managing Kubernetes-based services, and shaping

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Python and Django in production
• Hands-on experience building cloud-native services
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and query optimization
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes environments
• Familiarity with OAuth2/OpenID Connect integrations
• Experience in Agile environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable applications using Python and Node.js
• Build and enhance cloud-native services running on Google Cloud Platform
• Architect and manage solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub
• Own the full lifecycle of services, ensuring resilience and observability
• Mentor engineers and share knowledge across teams

Skills

Python

Node.js

TypeScript

NestJS

Django

PostgreSQL

GKE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCP

Kubernetes

Pub/Sub

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

Job description

Join a strategic Software Security platform initiative focused on Engineering Excellence, modern cloud-native solutions, and large-scale automation. You will help build and evolve internal products and services, contribute hands-on to software development, and drive high engineering standards across agile teams. The role combines software engineering, cloud architecture, platform ownership, and technical leadership with a strong focus on innovation, automation, reliability, and security.

• Design, develop and maintain scalable applications using Python and Node.js
• Build and enhance cloud-native services running on Google Cloud Platform
• Architect and manage solutions on Google Kubernetes Engine
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub
• Optimize PostgreSQL databases for high-concurrency workloads
• Own the full lifecycle of services, ensuring resilience, observability and cost efficiency
• Design and manage OAuth2 and OpenID Connect integrations
• Drive engineering excellence, best practices and code quality across teams
• Identify opportunities for automation and eliminate manual operational activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Mentor engineers and actively share knowledge across teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing platforms
• Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
• Strong commercial experience with Node.js, TypeScript and NestJS
• Experience designing and deploying solutions on Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Experience building event-driven architectures
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and query optimization
• Knowledge of OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
• Experience with cloud-native application design and microservices
• Experience with observability, monitoring and operational excellence
• Knowledge of software architecture and engineering best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Go
• Experience with Rust
• Open-source contributions or active GitHub portfolio
• Technical blogging or community involvement
• Experience building developer platforms
• Experience in security-focused environments

We offer

• Hybrid work in one our client's office (Kraków) 6 days a month
• Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
• Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)