Software Engineer 1 (Java/Kotlin) - Allegro Ads

Allegro; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro

Cafeteria plan benefits

English classes

Volunteer day

Social events

Job summary

Allegro in Warsaw is looking for a backend engineer with strong Kotlin/Java skills to help power a real-time marketplace.

You will own features from design to deployment in a hybrid, 4/1 model, working with Kubernetes, Kafka, Spring and ML-driven ideas.

Join a team that values autonomy, experimentation with AI, and close collaboration with Data Science to deliver scalable ads and marketplace features.

Qualifications

• Solid backend skills in Kotlin or Java and a growth mindset.
• Interest in experimenting with AI and trying new tools and technologies.
• Desire to build new products and have impact on a developing project.
• Willingness to collaborate with Data Science teams to translate algorithms into user experiences.
• Openness to broader architecture and potential move towards full-stack or big data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own backend features in Kotlin/Java from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to implement complex algorithms.
• Contribute to Allegro Tech with modern tooling and autonomy.
• Work in a hybrid model with flexible hours and remote days.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Backend development

AI experimentation

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Consul

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Job description

• Modern Tech Stack: Work with a world-class, cloud-native environment. Our core technologies include Kotlin, Spring, Kafka, and Kubernetes. We're not shy when it comes to ML too.


• True Ownership & Autonomy: We live by a \"you build it, you run it\" philosophy. You'll join an agile, autonomous team with full ownership of your microservices, from design to deployment.


• Complex Challenges: From distributed systems and data streaming to algorithmic optimization, you'll tackle the complex backend problems that power a massive, real-time marketplace.


• Innovative Ads Solutions: You will implement smart advertising recommendations within the Ads Panel to simplify campaign management.


• Greenfield Vibe in a Mature Product: Enjoy the best of both worlds. While the Ads Panel is a mature, highly profitable product, this team operates with a greenfield approach. You will focus on building new features and innovations.

Join the Advertiser Growth & Learning team! You will have a chance to build and shape Allegro Ads - a highly visible and profitable product on the platform. Your team works closely with Data Science, creating real value and simplifying the lives of our advertisers. High performance, a focus on innovation, and a great atmosphere in the team are guaranteed!

Important things for you:

• Flexible working hours in the hybrid model (4/1) - working hours start between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. We also have 30 days of occasional remote work.


• The salary range for this position depending on the skill set is as follows (contract of employment, tax-deductible cost):


• PLN 11 200 - 15 250


• Annual bonus based on your annual performance and company results.


• Our team is based in Warsaw.

We are looking for people who:

• Have solid foundational backend skills in Kotlin or Java and a strong, growth-oriented mindset - we value your willingness to learn over knowing everything from day one;


• Are excited about experimenting with AI and open to trying out new tools and technologies in their daily work;


• Want to build new products and have a real impact on a developing, innovative project with minimal maintenance tasks;


• Are eager to collaborate with Data Science teams to turn complex algorithms into seamless user experiences;


• Are open to understanding the broader architecture and potentially developing towards full-stack or big data engineering in the future;


• Want to constantly develop, update their knowledge, and embrace new challenges;


• Know English at at least B2 level.

What's in it for you:

• Well-located offices (with e.g. fully equipped kitchens, bicycle parking, terraces full of greenery) and excellent work tools (e.g., raised desks, ergonomic chairs, interactive conference rooms).


• A 16\" or 14\" MacBook Pro or corresponding Dell with Windows (if you don't like Macs) and all the necessary accessories.


• A wide selection of fringe benefits in a cafeteria plan - you choose what you like (e.g., medical, sports or lunch packages, insurance, purchase vouchers).


• English classes that we pay for related to the specific nature of your job.


• A training budget, inter-team tourism (see more here), hackathons, and an internal learning platform where you will find multiple trainings.


• An additional day off for volunteering, which you can use alone, with a team, or with a larger group of people connected by a common goal.


• Social events for Allegro people - Spin Kilometers, Family Day, Fat Thursday, Advent of Code, and many other occasions we enjoy.

And that's just the beginning! You can read more about the benefits here.

#goodtobehere means that:

• You will join a team you can count on - we work with top-class specialists who have knowledge- and experience-sharing in their DNA.


• You will love our level of autonomy in team organization, the space for continuous development, and the opportunity to try new things. You get to choose which technology solves the problem and you are responsible for what you create.


• You will value our Developer Experience and the full platform of tools and technologies that make creating software easier. We rely on an internal ecosystem based on self-service and widely used tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Consul, GitHub, and GitHub Actions. Thanks to this, you can contribute to Allegro from your very first days on the job.


• You will be equipped with modern AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on developing new services and refining existing ones (also leveraging AI support).


• You will create solutions that will be used (and loved!) by your friends, family and millions of our customers.


• You will meet the Allegro Scale, which starts with over 1000 microservices, an open-source data bus (Hermes) with 300K+ rps, a Service Mesh with 1M+ rps, tens of petabytes of data, and production-used machine learning.


• You will become part of Allegro Tech - We speak at industry conferences, cooperate with tech communities, run our own blog (it's been over 10 years!), record podcasts, lead guilds, and we organize our own internal conference - the Allegro Tech Meeting. We create solutions we love (and can) to talk about!